Piercing

In many countries, providers of body piercings require special licences which impose strict age restrictions

Often children and young people are permitted to have soft cartilage piercings (like ear piercing) with parental consent, but it is also worth noting that touching sexual parts of children is likely to be prohibited thus effectively banning piercings there. 

How can the Age Check Certification Scheme help ear piercing services?

We test that age check systems work. We do this through audits, test purchasing and mystery shopping. We also provide the training that you need for your staff and all of the industry standard signage and materials for a professional approach.

Why do I have to get this done?

Local laws place obligations on ear piercing services to take steps to prevent the underage sale of age restricted services. The penalties for failing to comply can be substantial including the forced closure of your business. 

What posters and materials do I need to be compliant?

You may be required to display certain posters or warnings in relation to particular products. Our shop has all of the materials, posters, badges, signs and policies that you need to comply with local laws.

What training do I need for our staff?

As a minimum, you should regularly remind your staff of the rules concerning age restricted goods. However, to be fully protected, you should put your staff through a structured training programme, as a part of when they start work with you. This training programme should be using certified materials and recorded.

How do I get my age check systems tested?

If you want a test purchase carrying out at your studio, you can book this through our shop.

If you’ve got a programme of test purchasing activity that you want to discuss with us, then just get in touch. We can provide discounts for programmes of activity. We would be happy to prepare a bespoke proposal for you or to respond to an invitation to tender.

Our test purchasing and mystery shopping services are available in most of the G20 Group of Nations and the European Union.