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#2026/162The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Skin Piercing and Tattooing) Amendment Order 2026

🇬🇧United Kingdom··Statutory Instrument·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This statutory instrument amends the existing 2006 Order that regulates the licensing of skin piercing and tattooing businesses in Scotland. Made on 24 March 2026 and coming into force just two days later on 26 March 2026, it updates the regulatory framework under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. The amendment is made by Scottish Ministers using powers from section 44 of the 1982 Act and was approved by the Scottish Parliament. It forms part of public health regulation, ensuring that operators of tattoo and piercing studios continue to meet hygiene, safety, and licensing standards to protect public health.

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Key Changes

  • Amends the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Skin Piercing and Tattooing) Order 2006
  • Made on 24th March 2026
  • Comes into force on 26th March 2026

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Affected Parties

Tattoo studio operatorsSkin piercing businesses+3 more…

Tags

skin piercing,tattooing,licensing