Body Art
Body Art, as defined in ßÏÀÖ԰’s Body Art Model Code, means body piercing, tattooing, branding, scarification, or cosmetic tattooing. Environmental health professionals inspect and regulate body art establishments.
We advance the work of environmental health practitioners and the body art industry through the following initiatives and resources:
- Body Art Facility Inspector Training (BAFIT) | Learn More
- Body Art Model Code (BAMC) & Annex | Learn More
- Body Art Resources | Explore Resources
- Active Policy Statements | Current Policy
Body Art Committee | Learn More
Upcoming Events
- April 2026 Virtual BAFIT |
Body Art Inspectors: We Need Your Input!
Now open for Spring 2026 participation.
If you inspect or oversee body art facilities, your expertise is essential. ßÏÀÖ԰’s Body Art Training and Resource Needs Assessment takes just 12 minutes. Your feedback will directly inform future ßÏÀÖÔ° training programs, inspection tools, and policy recommendations.
Quarterly Body Art Newsletter: Featured Articles
Email bodyart@neha.org for questions regarding our body art initiatives.