N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-9.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:27-9.6 - Piercing instrument standards

(a) Ear piercing instruments shall not be used for piercing any part of the body other than the ear lobes and trailing edge of the ear.

(b) Under no circumstances shall ear piercing studs and clasps be used anywhere on the body other than the ear lobes and the trailing edge of the ear.

(c) The operator of a business offering ear piercing services with an ear piercing instrument shall establish procedures to ensure that all individuals working on the business premises shall be adequately trained to properly use, clean, disinfect and store the ear piercing instrument, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

(d) An employee shall not independently perform ear piercing with an ear piercing instrument until the employee has successfully completed a training program and the competency of said employee is maintained on file by the operator and documented in the following manner:

1. The training program shall document the full name of the trainer, full name of employee and the content of the training program; and

2. The employee shall at a minimum perform three ear lobe and three cartilage procedures under the direct supervision of the operator.

(e) The entire area of the clasp retainer and all parts of the instrument in direct contact with the client's skin shall be cleaned with alcohol or a detergent recommended by the manufacturer before and after each piercing.

(f) New or disinfected piercing instrument tools shall be stored separately from used or soiled tools or other instruments.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-9.6