Massage

Trading Standards are responsible for the licensing of massage treatments.

email: - trading.standards@essexcc.gov.uk

telephone: 01245 341800

or write to:

Essex County Council,Trading Standards, New Dukes Way Offices, 2 Beaufort Road, Dukes Park Industrial Estate, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6PS

Special Treatments

Under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 any person who carries on the practice of acupuncture or the business of tattooing, ear piercing or electrolysis must register with the local authority, the premises where the skin piercing business operates. The purpose of registration is to ensure that basic health and safety standards are maintained in any premises where these activities are carried out and that local byelaws are complied with.

- Acupuncture Byelaws

- Tattooing Byelaws

- Ear Piercing & Electrolysis byelaws

- Cosmetic Piercing Byelaws 

- Semi Perminant skin-colouring byelaws

Applicants will be required to pay a one-off registration fee, which covers the cost of administration and inspection of the premises on a periodic basis. These checks will ensure the necessary standards are being maintained. The current cost for registration is £65 for the premises including one therapist.  There is an additional charge of £25 per therapist.

Click here for an -  Application form for special beauty treatments.

If you have any queries relating to these types of activity, or you wish to register your business, please use the contact details shown below.

Contact the Health Protection Team:

Telephone: 01376 552525 extension 2211

email: - healthandsafety@braintree.gov.uk