N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-6.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:27-6.2 - Jewelry

(a) Operators shall ensure that jewelry used in body piercing is:

1. Compliant with the Association of Professional Piercers Initial Jewelry Standards (adopted February 05, 2009, most recent revision approved May 28, 2019), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available at http://www.safepiercing.org/jewelry-for-initial-piercings;

2. Sterilized or disinfected;

3. If not immediately used after disinfection, packaged in a heat-sealed or zipper-topped (such as a Ziploc(R)) plastic bag;

4. If manufacturer-designated only for use in or at specified body parts or areas, used only in the designated locations on the body and is not used in other body locations; and

5. If previously worn by anyone other than the client, cleaned and autoclaved and the operator shall ensure that the client receives written notice of the jewelry's pre-worn status before use.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-6.2

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1392(a), effective 7/18/2022