Ohio Admin. Code 3701-9-05 - Additional requirements for tattoo services
(A)
Prior to a procedure, the area of the patron's body to
be tattooed, shall be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water, then prepared
with an antiseptic solution that is applied with a clean single use gauze
square, cotton ball or square, cotton swab or other clean, absorbent,disposable
material.
(B)
All products applied to the skin, including but not
limited to stencils, shall be single use and disposable. Stencils shall be
dispensed and applied on the area to be tattooed with a clean paper towel or an
applicator in a manner to prevent contamination of the original container and
its contents. Petroleum-based products shall not be used in conjunction with
latex gloves.
(C)
Only commercially manufactured inks, dyes, or pigments
that are intended for tattooing shall be used. Powdered dyes shall be liquified
as recommended by the manufacturer. Unless approved by the manufacturer, ink,
dye or pigment colors shall not be adulterated by the body artist. Single use
containers of inks, dyes or pigments shall be used for each patron and the body
artist shall discard the container and remaining dye or ink upon completion of
procedure. If non-disposable containers are used, they shall be sterilized
before reuse. The body artist performing the procedure shall remove excess dye,
pigment or ink from the skin with single-use gauze squares, cotton balls or
squares, cotton swabs, or other clean, absorbent, disposable
material.
(D)
The body artist shall wash the completed tattoo with a
single use gauze square, cotton ball or square or cotton swab, saturated with
an appropriate antiseptic solution approved by the board of health. The
tattooed area shall be allowed to dry, after which the body artist shall apply
a sterile, non-occlusive, single use dressing secured with non-allergenic tape
to the site. Non-medical use paper products including, but not limited to,
napkins and tape for dressing shall not be used.
Replaces: 3701-9-05
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3730.10
Rule Amplifies: 3730.09
Prior Effective Dates: 4/30/1998
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