The Safe Body Art Act and Regulations ensure safe practices for businesses offering services like tattooing, piercing, and microblading to the public.

• Safe Body Art Act
  
• Regulations

For more information regarding the Safe Body Art Act, please contact the Nova Scotia Department of Environment at (902) 424-3600.

Please note: The Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia does not provide permits for services that fall under the Safe Body Art Act.

The Association will, however, during inspection offer information regarding the Safe Body Art Act to its members, salons, and spas.

Please see a list of (including by not limited to) services covered under the Safe Body Art Act below:

• Microblading
• Permanent and Semi-Permanent Make-up
• Tattooing
• Piercing