Special procedures: Acupuncture, electrolysis, body piercing and tattooing
Information on the new licensing scheme for acupuncture, electrolysis, body piercing and tattooing.
By law, you must be licensed to carry out:
- acupuncture
- tattooing
- body piercing (including ear piercing)
- electrolysis
Every practitioner must have their own special procedure licence which will confirm the procedure(s) they are personally licensed to practise.
Every special procedure business premises or vehicle must have its own premises/vehicle approval certificate.
Apply
To apply, please complete the relevant application form:
When you are ready to submit your application, please email your application along with all the required additional documentation to:
Email Address: licensing@bridgend.gov.uk
Once we have received your application, we can call you to take payment over the telephone and advise of the next steps.