Buyer Beware

Unfortunately the only aspect of the piercing industry that is regulated in Australia is the premises that a piercing is performed in – and even then that’s not guaranteed.

Health department approval for skin penetration procedures (piercings) is not the same as the approval needed for a hair cut, a facial, or retail. A business’s health department approval certificate for Skin Penetration is legally required to be clearly displayed.

What is not regulated is:

• the piercer – anyone can call themselves a piercer
• the jewellery – any “mystery metal” could be used in your piercing
• the aftercare advice – this has been one of the most significant areas of change.

Unbelievable right? This can often come as a surprise to most people interested in getting a new piercing.

It’s usually assumed – in Australia – that “someone else” has decided that your piercer knows what they are doing – but there is no legal qualification required.

That “someone else” has ensured that the jewellery put inside your body is implant grade and safe – there is no minimum regulated standard for body jewellery.

That “someone else” has approved the aftercare products and methods advised to best heal your piercing – no one has……..

UNLESS…….