NEHA Body Art Model Code (BAMC)

4.  For individuals performing microblading or manual procedures, once the needle grouping (blade) is attached to the handpiece it cannot be removed and must be fully disposed of into a sharps container whether or not used. 4.3  Specific regulations for branding 1.  The client must be 18 years of age. Parental consent release forms do not apply. 2.  The procedure area must have walls that extend to the ceiling and a closable door. 3.  The procedure area must be equipped with an ultraviolet air purifier appropriately sized to the room based on the square footage and the manufacturer’s recommendations. 4.  Any person present during the procedure, including all personnel and the client, must wear a mask rated as N-95 or higher. 5.  Body artists must use the process of “strike branding” or use a thermal cautery unit (TCU). 6.  Only nongalvanized metal may be used for “strike branding.” 7.  Body artists should use only propylene gas to heat the metal for “strike branding.” 4.4  Specific regulations for scarification 1.  The client must be 18 years of age. Parental consent release forms do not apply. 2.  The body artist must wear disposable sleeves for personal protective equipment (PPE). 3.  The procedure area must have walls that extend to the ceiling and a closable door. 4.  The procedure area must be equipped with an ultraviolet air purifier appropriately sized to the room based on the square footage and the manufacturer’s recommendations. 5.  The body artist must wear sterile gloves when coming into contact with sterile instruments during the procedure.

5. Public Notification Requirements

5.1  A current body art establishment license must be posted in a prominent and conspicuous area where it can be readily observed.

5.2  All body artist licenses must be posted in a prominent and conspicuous area where they can be readily observed. 5.3  Written public educational information and aftercare information that has been approved by the Department must be posted in a prominent and conspicuous area where it can be readily observed by clients. The written instructions must advise the client to consult a licensed physician if deemed necessary by the client and must contain the name, address, and phone number of the establishment.

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