Any commercial or residential premises used for the following types of skin piercing must be registered with the us:
- cosmetic skin piercing (including micro blading)
- tattooing
- electrolysis
- acupuncture
- semi-permanent skin colouring.
The registration covers both the person carrying out the practice and the premises used for that purpose. It is illegal to carry out these activities unless the registration has been formally approved.
In order to become registered, after payment is made, we will need to inspect the premises and the operator(s) to ensure that they meet minimum hygiene requirements. For example, looking at:
- the cleansing and sterilisation of instruments
- materials and equipment
- the cleanliness of premises and fittings
- the cleanliness of employees.
You 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 Act 1974.
Therefore, a one-off fee is payable to register the premises and 1 operator, with an additional fee being payable per additional operator. The registration is not transferable, and the operator is only permitted to work at the premises they are registered with.
Beauty treatment registration
To register please download, complete and return the beauty treatment registration form by email to info@southribble.gov.uk or by post to Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1DH
Beauty treatment registration fees
- register the premises and 1 operator: £180
- per additional operator: £98
To pay the registration fee please call 01772 625323 or visit our Civic Centre offices, West Paddock, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1DH
For further information or enquiries please contact us by email to info@southribble.gov.uk
Beauty treatment by-laws
We have issued bye-laws for the purposes of ensuring the basic hygiene requirements have been met.