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In Dudley Borough the following treatments require registration if carried out as part of a business, whether you do them at a domestic or business premises.

How can I apply?

It is illegal to conduct skin piercing, tattooing, acupuncture, electrolysis and semi-permanent skin colouring unless the registration has been formally approved and certification provided.

Do I need a licence for other beauty treatments?

 Some treatments may be regulated by other Enforcement Agencies. For example:

Sauna, massage, sun beds, leg waxing, nail manicure, pedicure, facials, eyelash tinting do not at present require registration. However, premises used for these activities must comply with health and safety legislation.

What enforcement action do we undertake?

The Council follow the enforcement policy when taking enforcement action. We have also signed up to the Government's Enforcement Concordat as detailed on Health and Safety 'What is enforcement' and the Regulators Compliance Code which sets out principles of good practice in regulatory and enforcement activity. Before we undertake any criminal proceedings in court we have to ensure that the case is in the public interest to prosecute. We may instead offer alleged offenders the opportunity to formally admit their guilt and accept a formal caution. Our Enforcement Policy and Charter sets out the sort of criteria we use when considering legal action.

Complaints and Advice

If you are concerned about the standards or practices within a local business or are concerned that they do not appear to be registered please use the Cosmetic/Beauty Business Advice and Complaints form.

Contact Us

Environmental Safety and Health
3-5 St James's Road
Dudley
DY1 1HZ

Telephone: 0300 555 2345

Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 8.45am to 5pm
Offices are closed on weekends and bank holidays.