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Acupuncture, Tattooing, Ear-Piercing and Electrolysis Application
Apply for Registration to Carry Out the Practice of Acupuncture, Tattooing, Ear Piercing and Electrolysis
The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Part VIII requires the following types of skin piercing to be registered with the Council:
Acupuncture
Tattooing
Ear-piercing
Electrolysis
The Act requires registration to cover both the person carrying out the practice and the premises used for that purpose. The applicant must ensure that the procedures, equipment and facilities used are safe, hygenic, prevent the spread of disease and comply fully with the general duty of care required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
If you would like to apply for registration you must download, fill in and sign the application form and send it, with a registration fee of £73 for the premises and £32 for the person to:
Head of Strategic and Regulatory Services
Town Hall & Civic Offices
Westoe Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 2RL
Make your cheques and postal orders payable to Borough of South Tyneside.