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How to declare a tattooing, permanent make-up or piercing activity

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SECTOR-SPECIFIC OR REGULATED ACTIVITIES

Last updated: 16/07/2024

Any individual wishing to use these techniques must complete training in health and hygiene rules, provided by an accredited body and declare their activity to the Department of Health Affairs.

Understanding the process

In the interests of public health and preventing the risks of allergic reactions and infection, tattooing using skin puncture techniques, permanent make-up application and body piercing are all regulated by the Ministerial Decree No. 2012-197 of 5 April 2012.

Any individual wishing to employ one of these techniques must have completed prior training in health and hygiene rules, provided by an accredited body.

A declaration of activity must be submitted in advance to the Department of Health Affairs.

The declaration should include:

The surname, customary name and first name of the person making the declaration
The address where the activity will be carried out
The nature of the techniques to be used

For more information, see the factsheet: "Safety rules on tattooing, permanent make-up and piercing techniques"

To get this form you can either:

Download it here:
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Déclaration d’une activité de tatouage par effraction cutanée, de maquillage permanent et de perçage corporel (395-0002_01-2017)
Collect it from the Department of Health Affairs

The completed declaration, together with a training certificate (or an agreed equivalent) should be submitted to the Department of Health Affairs.

A receipt will be issued to the person submitting the declaration.

In the event that the declaration is incomplete or contains inaccuracies, the person making the declaration will be invited to amend or complete it as required.

If you are using these techniques on a one-off basis (for a period not exceeding five working days, for example during gatherings and events at fairs and exhibitions), the declaration must include:

The surname, customary name, first name and role of the person making the declaration (operator, owner of premises, event organiser)
The address where the techniques will be carried out
The dates on which the techniques will be carried out
The nature of the techniques to be used
The full names of the individuals who will be practising the techniques