What legislation applies to male grooming salons?
Some of the key areas where legislation is likely to affect your business are listed below. The list is not intended to be exhaustive. Because you and your staff may be handling potentially hazardous substances – such as shampoos, bleaches, and dyes – which can cause dermatitis, you must be aware of and comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations. Your local authority environmental health department will be able to help you with this. These potentially hazardous chemicals must also be disposed of safely. The Hazardous Waste Regulations require you to make sure that waste chemicals are properly disposed of by an authorised waste carrier. There are regulations in place which strictly limit the nickel content of ear piercing products. If you offer an ear piercing service you must make sure that all the items that you use or offer for sale comply with the appropriate standard.
