Body Art Related Links
Consumer Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Tattoo-Associated Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Skin Infections - Multiple States, 2011-2012
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
- FDA Advises Consumers, Tattoo Artists, and Retailers to Avoid Using or Selling Certain Tattoo Inks Contaminated with Microorganisms
- Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe?
- Tattoo and Permanent Makeup: Fact Sheet
- Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Needles, Tattoo Kits Due to Microbial Contamination. July 11, 2014
Tattoo Removal Information: MDH does not regulate tattoo removal.
Temporary/Henna Tattoos: MDH does not regulate temporary/henna tattoos.
- Additives Used in Henna Tattoo Materials - Potential Health Concerns (MDH)
- FDA: Temporary Tattoos, Henna/Mehndi, and "Black Henna"
Professional Organizations
Alliance of Professional Tattooists
Association of Professional Piercers
Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses in the category of Piercing
*Note: MN body piercing regulation does not include the piercing of the outer perimeter or the lobe of the ear using a presterilized single-use stud-and-claps ear-piercing system.
Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses in the category of Tattoos
MDH Body Art Regulation Related Links
Minnesota Body Art Licensing Statutes
Bloodborne Pathogen Training Information
Minnesota Body Art Regulation Brochure (PDF)
Minnesota Department of Health, Body Art Regulation Report to the Minnesota Legislature 2010 (PDF)
Local Minnesota Jurisdictions where Establishment Licensure Meets or Exceeds the State's Standards
Some municipal or county agencies many have body art regulations in addition to the State's regulations, even if it is not listed below. Contact your local jurisdictions to make sure you are also in compliance with all the local laws where you are operating. All body art technicians must be licensed with the State, regardless of local jurisdiction regulation requirements.
City of Bloomington
City Clerk's Office
Licensing Section
1800 W Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431-3027
Phone: 952-563-8728
City of Minneapolis
Health Department
Food, Lodging & Pools
Public Service Center
250 S 4th St, Room 510
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-673-2301
Anoka County
Community Health & Environmental Services Department
Government Center
2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 600
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-324-4260
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Hennepin County
Human Services and Public Health Department
Environmental Health
1011 First Street South, Suite 215
Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: 612-543-5200Steele County
Environmental Services
environmental@co.steele.mn.us
Phone: 507-444-7475