Manicures, Pedicures, Piercings and Tattoos
What you need to know before you go
Toronto Public Health inspects manicure, pedicure, piercing and tattoo studios to prevent the spread of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV and other types of infections for both clients and workers.
We also inspect businesses that provide the following services:
- Acupuncture
- Barbering
- Electrolysis
- Hairdressing
- Micropigmentation
- Waxing
The fact sheets below provide information on what you need to know before you go:
Other resources
- Infection control in personal service settings
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Personal Service Settings
Contact
If you are concerned about a business or you are uncertain if it is inspected by Toronto Public Health, please contact us at publichealth@toronto.ca, or call 416-338-7600, TTY: 416-392-0658.
All calls are confidential and can be anonymous.
Last updated October 2011
