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Tattooing, Acupuncture, Ear and Cosmetic Piercing, Electrolysis and Skin Colouring Registration

     

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  • Licence

    Tattooing, Acupuncture, Ear and Cosmetic Piercing, Electrolysis and Skin Colouring Registration
  • EUGO

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  • Summary

    If you want to carry on the business of Tattooing, Acupuncture, Ear and Cosmetic Piercing, Electrolysis or Skin Colouring within Manchester you must be registered with Manchester City Council.

    The premises where the business is conducted must also be registered with Manchester City Council.
  • Fees

    £43.00 to register a practitioner
    £72.00 to register the premises
  • Validity / Renewals

    Registration will remain in force until either the business ceases to exist or registration is cancelled.
  • Change of circumstances

    Please use this form to notify us of any change in circumstances:
    http://www.manchester.gov.uk/licensing/onlineform/tattochg/
  • Relevant legislation

    No provision in legislation.

    A summary of the regulation relating to this licence can be found here:
    http://www.opsi.gov.uk/RevisedStatutes/Acts/ukpga/1982/cukpga_19820030_en_1
  • Link to Guidance Notes

    You may wish to print the guidance notes before completing the application online:
    http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/download.php?fileID=14250
  • Attachments to be submitted with your Application

    None required for this application
  • Online Application Form

    You can apply for this licence online here: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/licensing/onlineform/tattooing/
  • Download Versions - Application form

    If you do not wish to apply on line you can download an application form complete and submit to Manchester City Council:

    Word version:
    http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/download.php?fileID=14251

    PDF version:
    http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/download.php?fileID=14252
  • Declaration

    Upon completion of your application you will be required to confirm that you:
    a) have read fully and understood the contents of this form and any supporting information and agree to the terms and/or conditions set out within;
    b) understand that by submitting this application, you consent to Manchester City Council passing on the data within this application and its supporting documents to any authority or person that will assist its determination of this application, or as required by law;
    c) declare that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief;
    d) understand that if any false information is provided you may be guilty of an offence and liable to prosecution;
    e) understand that if the application is authorised you must inform the authority about any changes to circumstances that mean you no longer meet the conditions for the authorisation;
    f) understand where a statutory declaration has been provided it may be forwarded to Greater Manchester Police;

  • Processing Timescales

    A Public Protection Officer will undertake an inspection of premises, to ensure the premises comply with all relevant regulations (hygiene, health and safety) and the applicant is suitably qualified and competent. If the inspection is satisfactory, details are entered onto the register and the licence will be granted and issued within 28 days of receipt of the application.
  • Will Tacit Consent Apply

    Tacit Consent does not apply due to Public Safety
  • Applicant Complaints

    Please contact Licensing in the first instance (premises.licensing@manchester.gov.uk)
  • Consumer Complaints

    We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery).

    If that has not worked if you are located in the UK contact Consumer Direct http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.

    From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre http://www.ukecc.net/
  • Other Complaints

    Please complete the online complaints form: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/licensing/complaintsform
  • Contact

    Manchester City Council
    Licensing Unit
    PO Box 271
    Manchester
    M18 8YU
  • Email

  • Telephone

    (0044) 161 234 5004
  • Related Trade Associations

    British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) http://www.babtac.com/
    British Association of Skin Camouflage http://www.skin-camouflage.net/
    British Institute and Association of Electrolysis http://www.electrolysis.co.uk/
    Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists http://www.beautyguild.com/
     

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