The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 requires that all persons that carry out tattooing, ear piercing, acupuncture and electrolysis be registered with the local authority. Officers will visit the premises to ensure they comply with the requirements of both the Act and any local Bylaws.
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How to Apply
Contact the Business Regulation and Support Team for a form or download and complete the form below and submit along with the current fees;
- For tattooing licence £302.30, piercing £88.40, acupuncture £88.40 and electrolysis £88.40.
- These fees are separate and if one business conducts all three activities – all three registration fees must be paid.
- You must provide the specific information required by the form including details of your premises and details of any previous registrations.
- Once the application has been processed and the premises inspected and approved, a certificate of registration will be posted to you.
- This is not an annual registration.
Conditions
- A visit will be made to inspect the premises before the registration is granted.
- The officer will have to be satisfied that the person carrying out the skin piercing is competent to do so and that adequate hygiene precautions are in place.
- There are byelaws concerning the premises that must be adhered to.
- New premises are subject to a health & safety inspection.
- The premises are subject to a health & safety inspection on a regular basis at a frequency dependent upon their risk status.
- Once registered, you will be issued with a certificate of registration.
See Notes to Applicant below.
Summary of the legislation
Can be found at The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982
How long will it take to process the application?
On receipt of your application contact will be made with you within three working days to arrange an inspection of the premises. If this is satisfactory you will normally receive a certificate of registration within 14 days of the inspection. If you have not heard from the Council after this time please contact us using the contact details provided above. If you have not heard from the Council you cannot start to operate. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted.
If I am refused registration how do I appeal?
Please contact Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council using the contact details above in the first instance.
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
If you have a complaint about the hygiene standards at a premises please contact Business Regulation and Support using the contact details above.
Is there a register?
There is no register of those registered to carry out skin piercing.
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