Tattooing and body piercing studios must be licensed[1] but there are no national standards to reduce health risks or specific requirements for professional competence, leading to concerns over infection and proper practice.
[6] In 2013, a tattooing and piercing guidance toolkit was released, aiming to promote national safety and consistency across the industry by informing local authorities and businesses about good standards of practice.
[2] Wales is the only UK country planning a compulsory licensing scheme for tattoo parlours and piercing studios.
[8] Under this legislation, technicians who have a poor history of infection would be prevented from moving counties and setting up new businesses.
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