Supplementary information
There is a list of documents required with the application, such as insurance certificate, waste contract for clinical waste, training certificates etc.
Right of appeal
There is no right of appeal.
Length of licence
The licence is ongoing and does not need to be renewed.
Change of circumstance
Please look at our skin piercing policy
Advice and guidance
The CIEH has produced a tattoo toolkit that provides advice and guidance on safe and hygienic tattooing and body piercing.
The UKHSA has also produced some guidance for ear and cosmetic piercing businesses. It seeks to raise awareness about potentially serious complications from upper ear or cartilage piercing, caused by bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and encourages ear and cosmetic piercing businesses to follow good infection prevention and control practices.
In-depth advice
If you would like more in-depth, bespoke advice in relation to these requirements, we now offer a paid for advisory service.
Environmental Health
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)
Address: Coventry City CouncilPO Box 7097
Coventry
CV6 9SL