Hygiene Charter

At Skin Artists, hygiene and safety are our top priorities. This charter details our strict protocols to ensure your safety and that of our team.

1. Regulations and Compliance

Our establishment strictly complies with:

  • Public Health Code (articles R.1311-1 to R.1311-12)
  • Order of March 11, 2009 relating to tattooing techniques by skin penetration
  • Decree No. 2008-149 relating to tattooing and piercing techniques
  • AFNOR standards for sterilization and disinfection
  • European regulation on tattoo inks (REACH)

ARS Declaration: Our establishment is registered with the Regional Health Agency under number [To be completed].

2. Staff Training

All our practitioners are trained and certified:

  • Hygiene training certificate
  • Certibiocide training
  • Specialized training by technique

3. Equipment and Supplies

Single-use equipment

  • Sterile needles
  • Nitrile gloves
  • Surgical masks
  • Disposable razors
  • Ink cups
  • Plastic film
  • Examination sheets
  • DASRI containers

4. Products and Inks

Tattoo inks

  • REACH compliance: All our inks comply with European regulations
  • Traceability: Batch numbers recorded for each client
  • Storage: Storage in optimal conditions
  • Single use: Individual cups, no reuse

Care products

  • Disinfectants: Virucidal, bactericidal, fungicidal products
  • Antiseptics: Alcohol or chlorhexidine-based solutions
  • Post-tattoo care: Dermatologically tested products

5. Waste Management

DASRI Classification

All our infectious risk waste is treated according to regulations:

DASRI waste

  • Needles and sharp materials
  • Soiled gloves and masks
  • Used compresses and cotton
  • Ink tubes and cups

Collection and treatment

  • UN 3291 approved containers
  • Collection by approved service provider
  • Complete traceability (BSD)
  • High temperature incineration

6. Controls and Traceability

Mandatory registers

  • Client register (identity and services)
  • DASRI register (collection and disposal)

7. Risk Prevention

Infectious risks

Prevention:

  • Staff vaccination (Hepatitis B mandatory)
  • Annual medical follow-up
  • Protocol in case of blood exposure accident
  • First aid kit available

Allergic risks

  • Systematic medical questionnaire
  • Sensitivity test if necessary
  • Information on product components
  • Emergency protocol in case of reaction

7. Quality Commitment

Our commitment to you:

  • Transparency: You can visit our facilities upon request
  • Information: Detailed explanation of our protocols
  • Continuous improvement: Regular update of our practices
  • Training: Staff constantly trained to the latest standards
  • Control: Regular internal and external audits

"Your safety is our absolute priority"

Last update: 06/12/2025

This charter is available upon request