We register and inspect all premises and persons carrying out acupuncture, tattooing, semi-permanent skin colouring, cosmetic piercing and electrolysis. We will investigate problems, or complaints relating to hygiene, health, or safety.
In July 2022, we adopted our combined Byelaws for Acupuncture, Tattooing, Semi-Permanent Skin-Colouring, Cosmetic Piercing and Electrolysis (PDF , 147KB).
These combined byelaws replace the individual bylaws we adopted on 3 July 1986.
Business registration
You can only conduct one of these activities from a registered premises, unless as a registered person you visit people, at their request, to give them treatment.
You must still observe the requirements relating to an operator in paragraphs 3(1)(a) and 4(1)(a) of the byelaws of the Local Government (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 1982.
To register please complete the form below:
Application Form A: Details of premises, Eden area (DOCX , 256KB)
Employees at registered premises
If you are an employee you need to complete the information sheet. You do not require a personal registration, but you are still covered by the byelaws and you are required to observe them.
Complete the information sheet below:
Application Form B: Details of person employed, Eden area (DOCX , 261KB)
Self employed registration
If you are self employed you must be registered as an individual to carry on these business activities.
To register please complete the form below:
Application form C - Self-employed person, Eden area (PDF , 253KB)
Beauty registration fees
| Registration Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture | £105 |
| Cosmetic piercing (including ear piercing) | £105 |
| Electrolysis | £105 |
| Tattooing | £105 |
| Semi-permanent skin colouring | £105 |
| Any combination of the above | £125 |
Health and safety pack for beauty premises
Health and safety pack for beauty premises (PDF , 550KB)
This pack was published by the former Eden District Council - the guidance and instructions still stand.
Read about the council changes from Eden District Council to Westmorland and Furness Council.
Contact us
Commercial Protection Team
Address: Westmorland and Furness Council, Voreda House, Portland Place, Penrith, CA11 7BF
Email: env.health@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Telephone: 01768 212 491