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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
    • Policy Statement on Ear Piercing Guns (Expired 2021) | PDF
    • Policy Statement on Microblading (Expired 2021) | PDF
  • 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.

    2021 Needs Assessment results

    Read More & Sign Up

    Email bodyart@neha.org for questions regarding our body art initiatives.