Body Piercing Advice and Safe Practice - Charnwood Borough ...

Introduction (b)
That’s fine, but I’ve been doing this for years –
what can a booklet teach me?
For those already in established businesses, there are constant new developments that can
affect your work and the way you conduct it. Some examples include:
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Recent changes to the law that may affect business registration with your local authority;
The increasing role of the Internet as a supplier of equipment – It is now easier for
inexperienced operators to order equipment online, and outside of the usual business-based
training circles. This may result in inexperienced operators, with little background knowledge
of body piercing, establishing businesses; and,
■ Revisions on the safe use of certain chemical disinfectants at your premises –
what has changed in the UK under The Biocidal Products Regulations 2001?
This booklet covers these and many other topics. The information has been designed for use as
a reliable guide for the ‘now’, as well as a useful reference for the future, should you need it.
Talking about it
This guidance is designed to be as up to date and informative as possible, but no booklet can ever
replace being able to speak to someone knowledgeable in this area. If you have any concerns
about body piercing health and safety, do seek help from your local Environmental Health
Department, as staff there can act as your main source of advice. Other useful sources of
information are provided towards the end of this booklet. Please remember, body piercing
businesses in Great Britain require registration, which will involve inspection of your premises at
an early stage. Contact your local Environmental Health Department so they can advise you on
requirements.
Guidance for operators / Body Piercing
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