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Tattoo, piercing, acupuncture, and cosmetic treatment registration

If you offer tattooing, semi-permanent skin colouring, cosmetic piercing, acupuncture, or electrolysis in Middlesbrough, you must be registered with our Public Protection Service.

The premises used for cosmetic treatments must also be registered.

Once you're registered, we'll issue you with a certificate of registration, which should be displayed at your place of work.

Registered people and premises

View a list of people and premises licensed for cosmetic treatments.

Cosmetic treatments registration

How to apply

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You can apply for a cosmetic treatments licence online.

Apply for a cosmetic treatments licence

Changes to your registration

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Email EHTS@middlesbrough.gov.uk to tell us about a change to your existing registration.

What happens next?

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After receiving your completed application and fee, an officer will contact you to arrange a visit to your premises to ensure they are safe and legal, prior to issuing your registration certificate.

Redress information

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In case of dispute or to appeal a decision, please contact the Environmental Health Team on 01642 726001 or via email to EHTS@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

Customer complaint

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If you're a customer of a licensed / registered premises and wish to complain about the service or products sold we would advise you to contact the trader in the first instance to resolve the matter. If the matter cannot be resolved please contact the Environmental Health Team on 01642 726001 or via email to EHTS@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

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