Pre Licence Conditions Excluding Ear Piercing

Excluding Ear Piercing

1. The applicant shall ensure that separate rooms are provided for a waiting area and the carrying out of skin piercing or tattooing.
2. The applicant shall ensure that they display notices in the waiting area of the premises:
   • advising that skin piercing and tattooing will not be carried out on any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
   • advising that skin piercing will not be carried out on any child under the age of 16 unless accompanied by a person who has parental rights and responsibilities in respect of that child and who has also given their consent in writing to the skin piercing; and c
   • advising that tattooing will not be carried out on any person under the age of 18. d. listing the names of licensed and authorised operators. e. advising of the risks associated with skin piercing and/or tattooing.
3. The applicant shall ensure that the room used for the purposes of carrying out the skin piercing or tattooing has the following facilities:
   • A wash hand basin with hot and cold running water and which uses non-hand operated taps. Hand washing notices to be displayed at the wash hand basin; 
   • Smooth and impervious floor and wall surfaces capable of being easily cleaned
   • A paper towel holder containing paper towels;
   • A soap dispenser containing soap.
   • A dispenser containing alcohol solution for cleaning purposes;
   • A washable bench or chair with disposable paper sheet;
   • Waste buckets with pedal operated lids for clinical waste and general waste;
   • A sharps container for storage of needles after use that is stored out of reach from the client;
   • A first aid kit, which is readily available and appropriately stocked, shall be provided.
4. The applicant shall ensure a general-purpose sink with hot and cold running water is provided on the premises for cleaning and sterilisation purposes, separate from the required wash hand basin. This should be located out-with the treatment area wherever possible.
5. The applicant shall ensure that, unless only disposable instruments and equipment are used for skin piercing and tattooing, the following equipment is provided and properly maintained for use:
   • Ultrasonic cleaner(s);
   • Instrument bath(s); and
   • Autoclaves and autoclaves pouches where appropriate.
6. The applicant shall ensure that the premises are effectively ventilated and illuminated for the purposes of skin piercing and tattooing.
7. The applicant shall ensure that every operator is capable of demonstrating that they have sufficient knowledge, skill, training and experience commensurate with the skin piercing or tattooing activities they carry out. The applicant shall retain a record of the information provided.