Tattooists, 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 district council.

Acupuncture
Tattooing
Ear-piercing
Electrolysis
Cosmetic piercing

The Act requires registration to cover both the person carrying on the practice and the premises used for that purpose.

The applicant must ensure that the procedures, equipment and facilities used are safe, hygienic, prevent the spread of disease and comply fully with the general duty of care required by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

Contact us

for more information on registration:

Licensing and Administration
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Town Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3NN

Tel: 01629 761313
Fax: 01629 761165
email: licensing@derbyshiredales.gov.uk