18 AAC 23.345 - Body piercing procedures

(a) If a liquid gentian violet is used to mark skin to be pierced, it must be used in a manner that does not contaminate the contents of the original container.

(b) In addition to complying with the applicable requirements of this chapter, a practitioner shall use the following minimum standards for the use of antiseptics for a body piercing procedure:

(1) when performing a body piercing, a practitioner shall clean the external area of the skin to be pierced with antiseptic; the skin must be dry to the touch before the procedure is performed;

(2) in addition, before starting an oral piercing, a practitioner shall instruct the client to use an antiseptic mouthwash vigorously for at least one minute.

(c) The owner or operator of a shop described in 18 AAC 23.300 shall ensure that jewelry to be used in the piercing is

(1) made of surgical implant grade stainless steel, solid 14-karat or 18-karat white or yellow gold, niobium, titanium, platinum, or a dense, low-porosity plastic;

(2) free of nicks, scratches, or irregular surfaces; and

(3) properly sterilized in accordance with 18 AAC 23.050 before use.

Notes

18 AAC 23.345

Eff. 12/1/2002, Register 164

Authority:AS 08.13.030

AS 08.13.120

AS 08.13.210

AS 44.46.020