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Nail Bars and Special Treatment Premises (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the licensing of nail bars and premises where, tattooing, cosmetic piercing and other prescribed treatments are carried out; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

18 July 2008

In Plain English

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The Nail Bars and Special Treatment Premises (Regulation) Bill would require nail bars and premises where tattooing, cosmetic piercing and other prescribed treatments are carried out to be licensed. It would set safety and hygiene standards and give local authorities powers to inspect, issue licences and enforce rules to protect customers. The aim is to improve public health and consumer protection in these services.

Key Points

Introduces a licensing regime for nail bars and premises performing tattooing, cosmetic piercing and other prescribed treatments.
Requires minimum safety, hygiene, infection control and staff training standards.
Empowers local authorities to issue licences, inspect premises and enforce compliance, with penalties for operating without a licence.
Sets out processes for licence applications, renewals and suspensions.
Aims to improve consumer protection and public health in beauty and tattooing services.

Progress

It is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it will move to Committee Stage for detailed scrutiny before returning to the Commons for further readings.

Who is affected?

Nail bar workers and staffPremises owners and managers of nail bars and other premises offering tattooing or cosmetic piercingTattoo artists and cosmetic piercersCustomers and clients using these servicesLocal authorities and their licensing/public health teamsRegulatory inspectors and monitoring bodiesWider public health system

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