- Visit the premises prior to having the piercing
- Check that the premises are registered with the Council
- Look for the registration certificate
- Check that the premises are clean and well maintained
- Check that the jewellery is sterilised and is sealed
- Ensure you receive written information about aftercare and that you follow the guidance
Registration
Under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 anyone carrying out ear piercing, acupuncture, tattooing, or electrolysis within the Borough must be registered with the local authority. The premises where these activities take place must also be registered.
The aim of registration is to prevent infection of the person whose skin is pierced and to promote hygienic premises and practices.
You can request a form and a copy of the byelaws by telephone: (01709) 823164, fax: (01709) 823150, email: food.health&safety@rotherham.gov.uk, by writing to us, or the forms may be downloaded:
Acupuncture Application Form (28kb)
Ear-Piercing, Electrolysis And Tattooists Application Form (30kb)
Copies of the byelaws are also available:
Acupuncture Byelaw (25kb)
Ear-Piercing Byelaw (26kb)
Electrolysis Byelaw (27kb)
Tattooists Byelaw (25kb)
On receipt of the completed applications and registration fees, a visit will be made to the premises by an Environmental Health Officer who will carry out an inspection.
Food Health & Safety Section
Howard Building,
College Lane,
Rotherham
S65 1AX
Tel: 01709 823161
Fax: 01709 823150
E.mail : env.health@rotherham.gov.uk
E.mail : food.health&safety@rotherham.gov.uk
Out of Hours number: 01709 823114
Food, Health & Safety e-Form
If you are not sure which local authority to contact you can use the 
Food Standards Agency website and type in your postcode
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