Chapter I: Tattooing and body piercing

It is forbidden to perform the techniques mentioned in articles R. 1311-1 and R. 1311-6 on a minor without the written consent of a person with parental authority or their guardian. Persons carrying out these practices on a minor must be able, for a period of three years, to present proof of this consent to the supervisory authorities mentioned in article L. 1312-1.

Persons performing the techniques referred to in articles R. 1311-1 and R. 1311-6 shall inform their customers, before they undergo these techniques, of the risks to which they are exposed and, after these techniques have been performed, of the precautions to be taken. This information is visibly displayed in the premises where these techniques are performed and is given to customers in writing. The content of this information is set…

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to healthcare professionals when they perform acts of care. For these activities, they remain governed by the legislative and regulatory provisions applicable to them.