Body Art Resources
Here you can find our most recent webinars, information on training, new research articles, job aids, and more. This growing list of body art resources includes information for both industry and regulatory professionals.
Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT)
Association of Professional Piercers (APP)
Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP)
We are proud to partner with industry organizations to work together to protect public health. Explore the resources, educational materials, and trainings they offer.
Educational and Regulatory Resources
- What's in my tattoo ink? | Swierk Research Group
- Understand risks and precautions | Mayo Clinic
- Types of Tattoo Machines | Painful Pleasures Blog
- Tattoo Ink and Permanent Makeup Labeling Guide | AFDO
- Tattoo Ink Guidance | FDA
- Body Art Practitioner’s Guide | County of San Diego
- Explosion in Tattooing, Piercing Tests State Regulators | Stateline
- Tattoo Regulation and Public Health | The Network for Public Health Law
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Standard | 29 CFR 1910.1030
- Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Body Art | Letter of Interpretation
- Recapping Contaminated Needles | Letter of Interpretation
- Body Art Facility Obligations | Letter of Interpretation
Industry and Regulatory Training
- Handwashing in a Body Art Facility | Training Video
- Body Art Facility Inspector Training (BAFIT) | Webpage
- Body Art Facility Inspector Training Needs Assessment | Report Summary
- Industry-Specific BBP Training
Webinars
- Understanding Materials and Standards for Initial Body Jewelry | NEHA Webinar
- Understanding Body Art Tools | NEHA Webinar
- A Guide for Health Inspectors in Adopting Model Codes | NEHA Webinar
- Body Art and Environmental Health | NEHA Webinar
- Identification of Implant Grade Jewelry | AFDO Webinar
Job Aids
The following PDFs have been designed to be disseminated in a body art facility. Artists and clients can read these aids and trust they're receiving accurate information. Space is included on the bottom of each job aid for health departments to include their logo.
- Know the Risks | PDF
- Aftercare | PDF
- Proper Handling of Sharps | PDF
- When to Seek Medical Attention | PDF
Submit new resources to bodyart@neha.org for consideration.