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This is my way of keeping you all up to date with everything that is new at Urban Piercings, as well as my own thoughts on everything to do with body piercing. Hopefully it'll make for a good read, so bear with me ok?!
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18 Feb 2009

Of a frightening lack of regulation

I wanted to share with you all, something that I think everyone should know. Often I am asked 'can I see your certificate?', 'are you registered?' and many questions on a similar line. I show my certificate but what does that actually mean? Does it mean my sterilization procedures have been examined? How about my competency tested? Nope, none of the above. Here is a quote from Reading Borough Council.
'Anyone carrying out cosmetic piercing within Reading Borough must be registered to do so and also register the premises in which they operate.'
Sounds good doesn't it? Read on.
'The Council cannot refuse to register a premise . . .'
So after an arbitrary, and woefully lacking inspection, you are certified to perform whatever you like on whomever walks through your doors. Follow the link on the title of this post to RBC's website and read it for yourself. And I'm sure it varies little across the different councils.
Worried now?

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