Massage and special treatment licences

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 requires that all persons that carry out tattooing, ear piercing and electrolysis be registered with the local authority. In Scotland under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Skin Piercing and Tattooing) Order 2006 legislation came into force on 1 April 2006, which requires all skin piercing activities to be licensed. Skin piercing activities includes any of the following:- acupuncture; cosmetic body piercing; electrolysis and tattooing.

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• Registered tattooists in Charnwood

  All tattooists need to be registered and should have a copy of their Registration Certificate and the byelaws on display in their premises.

• Skin Piercing Registrations

  Information and advice about Skin Piercing Registrations