15 Miss. Code. R. 19-60-11.5.5 - Sanitation and Sterilization of Tattoo and Piercing Equipment

No Certificate of Registration shall be issued or renewed to any individual, unless the establishment meets the following minimum standards:

1. All non-disposable tattoo and body piercing equipment shall be sanitized after each use by scrubbing thoroughly with a blood dissolving chemical and disinfectant solution, and then by being placed in an ultrasonic unit, which shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. After sanitizing the non-disposable equipment, each item shall be placed in an individual self-sealing sterilization pouch with indicators which shall be dated with the date of sterilization and sterilized in an autoclave;

2. All single use tattoo and body piercing equipment or jewelry requiring sterilization shall be placed in an individual self-sealing sterilization pouch with indicators which shall be dated with the date of sterilization and sterilized in an autoclave;

3. All sterilizing and sanitizing equipment, and all chemicals, must be kept in a room separate and apart from any work area, separated by walls or other configuration. All sterilizing and sanitizing equipment, and all chemicals, shall be cleaned, maintained, and stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, which shall be kept available at the establishment;

4. Sterile equipment may not be used if the individual self-sealing sterilization pouch has been breached or after the expiration date, without re-sterilizing as required in these regulations;

5. After sterilization, all tattoo and body piercing equipment shall be stored in secure, dry, clean cabinets, or other secure covered containers reserved for the storage of such equipment; and

6. Performance of the autoclave shall be checked once per month using Bacillus Stereo thermophilus spore strips or suspensions and results recorded and maintained for a period of three years. If the autoclave fails a performance check, the autoclave must be immediately checked for proper use and function and the spore test repeated. If the spore test remains positive, use of the autoclave shall be discontinued until it is repaired, and a repeat spore test is negative.

Notes

15 Miss. Code. R. 19-60-11.5.5

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-61-1 and Miss. Code Ann. § 73-61-3.

Amended 11/17/2023