Body Art Model Code Adoption Guide
Explain the Why Decision makers will want to understand why it is important to update the jurisdiction’s body art regulations. You may need to provide written justification or be ready with talking points explaining why adopting body art regulations would be beneficial. Use these steps and resources to be ready to answer questions, share facts, and discuss the benefits of adoption. Gather background information. • Review the Background section on page 2 of the Body Art Model Code to answer questions about the document’s validity. • Hear from artists and regulators about why regulations and training are important to ensure safety for clients and practitioners, such as in our Why Body Art Facility Inspector Training video • Familiarize yourself with the risks associated with body art procedures. o Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions - Mayo Clinic o Tattoos & Permanent Makeup: Fact Sheet - FDA o Body Art Practitioners Guide – San Diego • Understand the evolution of body art regulation in the U.S. and the industry’s call for regulatory measures. o Explosion in Tattooing, Piercing Tests State Regulators - Stateline • Understand the role of environmental health professionals in ensuring safe body art practices and the need for additional support. o NEHA 2021 Body Art Needs Assessment Summary • Understand what is important to local industry. o Talking with Industry Understand the science. Review the Annex to the BAMC to understand the justification and scientific rationale to support the requirements of the BAMC. Arm yourself with facts and the ‘why’ behind specific regulations to support the adoption of specific provisions.
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