South Australian Guidelines on the Safe and Hygienic Practice of Skin Penetration

The purpose of this guideline is to assist relevant authorities and operators of premises where the practice of skin penetration procedures such as acupuncture, tattooing, micropigmentation, body piercing, waxing, electrolysis or other hair removal/beauty therapies are undertaken, by providing information on how infection can occur and how the risk to clients, employees and the community can be minimised. When operators are designing their premises, renovating or moving into an existing space, they should contact the local council environmental health section for further information.