Wales to introduce tougher controls for tattoos and piercings

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Tattoo artists are facing a 'huge shock' but most believe change will be positive for the industry. Wales will become the first UK nation to bring in mandatory licensing, in an attempt to reduce infections and poor working practices.

Tattoo artists are facing a"huge shock" but most believe change will be positive for the industry. Wales will become the first UK nation to bring in mandatory licensing, in an attempt to reduce infections and poor working practices.Why you can trust Sky NewsIt will become the first UK nation to bring in mandatory licensing, which aims to reduce infections and poor working practices.

The new rules will create a public register of licence holders, with around 3,500 practitioners and 1,868 business premises requiring approval. The legislation is part of the final phase of the Public Health Act 2017 to improve standards in the industry.The Welsh government launched a 12-week consultation today to hear the views of practitioners, the public, local authorities and other stakeholders.But tattoo artist Ashley Davies, who runs Stronghold Tattoo in Cardiff, said the move is positive for the industry.will be the first UK nation to introduce a national licensing scheme for our sector.

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