Skin Piercing
To carry out acupuncture, tattooing, cosmetic piercing,
electrolysis or semi-permanent skin colouring both the premises and
the person carrying out the work need to be registered with the
Council.
(Registration is not required if carried out under the
supervision of a registered medical practitioner)
The purpose of registration is to prevent infection of the
person whose skin is pierced. Registered skin piercing
personnel and premises must comply with guidance and byelaws
designed to prevent infection.
Application forms below
Once we have received the completed forms, registration will be
determined within 20 working days.