Registration is required for anyone wishing to run premises for the business of electrolysis. You must ensure you are able to comply with the requirements of the Byelaws (see below) and will need to prominently display both a copy of your registration certificate and the byelaws at your premises. It's an offence to carry out the business of Electrolysis without being registered with the Local Authority.
There is a one-off premises registration fee for businesses to register a first person and the premises to carry out the activity of electrolysis. Additional persons are charged at a reduced rate. The registration fees normally changes annually so for this year's fee please view the fee information. If you move premises, you will also be required to re-register yourself and your premises.
You can apply by any of the following means:
The easiest way to apply is online - simply download the registration form (below), complete the form and save it. Click on the red button below and when requested, upload the completed form. Once submitted you will be taken to an online payment page. Have your debit/credit card ready.
Alternatively you can download the form using the links below, send us the completed form with a cheque for the correct amount. If you send the form without a cheque we can contact you to take payment by debit/credit card over the phone.
You must be able to comply with the Byelaws.
We aim to process your application within 21 days. We will confirm for all electronic applications via email that we have received your application. Please contact us if you have any queries about the process us.
You cannot start trading until your application is processed by us and you have received a certificate to display in your premises. It's in the public interest that we process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within 21 days, please contact us.
No, your registration cannot be refused by the Council; however you may be subject to enforcement action if you do not comply with the necessary standards laid out by law and in the Council's bylaws (see below).
The registration lasts as long as the business proprietor or operation of the business does not change. If a new person takes over the business or the premises changes, then you will need to re-register. Please contact us if you are no longer running the business using the contact details below.
The legislation does not require a public register to be kept of registered premises carrying out electrolysis, however we are working on making one available online. However, each registered premises must display a registration certificate in a prominent place. If you do not know if a premises is carrying out electrolysis is registered, please contact us.
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.
