These are the currently active pages within this section of
the website. Each of these pages has access to further detailed
information
On those web pages where Ryedale District Council is
not the service provider, details of the appropriate
organisation are given and a link to their website is
provided.
Please note that the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions)
Act 1982 Part VIII requires that the following types of skin
piercing need to be registered with the Council:
- Acupuncture;
- Tattooing;
- Ear-and cosmetic piercing;
- Electrolysis; and
- Semi permanent skin colouring.
The act requires registration to cover both the person and the
premises. There are no powers to refuse registration, but the
practice is controlled through compliance with byelaws in each
case.
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.
It is illegal to conduct ear piercing, tattooing, acupuncture or
electrolysis unless the registration has been formally
approved.
Once an application has been made and the fee has been
paid, an inspector will undertake an inspection of the premises. If
the inspector considers the applicant's procedures and the premises
to be suitable, then registration will be approved.
The inspector will also check compliance with general health and
safety requirements are being met. The inspector will be pleased to
offer any advice or give any help if you are unsure as to how to
meet these obligations.
Premises
- All surfaces in any part of the premises used by clients must
be kept clean and in good repair;
- all furniture and fittings in the treatment area must be kept
clean and in good repair;
- tables, couches, seats etc used in the treatment area must have
a smooth, impervious surface which is regularly wiped down with
disinfectant and covered by a disposable paper sheet, changed after
each client; and
- a 'No Smoking' sign must be prominently displayed.
Cleanliness of operatives
- Any overall worn by the operative should be clean and in good
repair;
- the operative's hands and nails must be kept clean;
- any open cut, wound, sore or boil must be suitably covered by
an impermeable dressing;
- the operative should not smoke nor drink in the treatment area;
and
- the operative should have sole use of the washing facilities
which must provide hot and cold running water, soap (or a similar
cleanser) and a nail brush.
Equipment
- Any needle, metal instrument or other item of equipment used in
the treatment must be in a sterile condition and kept sterile until
it is used; and
- if pre-sterilised items are not used then adequate facilities
must be provided for the purpose of sterilisation.
Please use the links to the left for specific information on
acupuncture, electrolysis, cosmetic piercing, semi
permanent skin colouring and tattooing.
For further information and advice contact Health and Environment
on 01653 600666 ext. 359.