Body piercing regulation in the UK
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title:
Body piercing regulation in the UK
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In the UK, the body piercing industry is largely unregulated. Tattooing and body piercing studios must be licensed but there are no national standards to reduce health risks or specific requirements for professional competence, leading to concerns over infection and proper practice. Unlike tattoos, there is no minimum age for most piercings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, people must be over 18 to have their genitals pierced. In Scotland, under-16s must have a parent or guardian
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Regulations surrounding body piercing in the UK
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_piercing_regulation_in_the_UK
date created:
2009-03-21T18:17:24Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T18:54:21Z
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