28.0 Skin Penetration

Legislation

• Health (Skin Penetration Procedure) Regulations 1998
• Skin Penetration Code of Practice

Resources

• Department of Health

Summary Information

Skin Penetration includes activities such as waxing, tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing), piercings and acupuncture. Routine inspections are conducted by Environmental Health Officers to ensure premises are operating so as to prevent the spread of disease.

Process Flow Chart

• Inspections Generally Flow Chart
• Applications Generally Flow Chart

Example Forms

• Skin Penetration Inspection Form

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