Issue - meetings

To outline the implications of the forthcoming requirement for the Mandatory Licensing of Special Procedures.

That the Committee notes the contents of the report and awaits further information from Welsh Government.

The Community and Business Protection Manager presented the report which outlined the implications of forthcoming requirements for the Mandatory Licensing of Special Procedures.

It was explained that a new licensing scheme for 'Special Procedures' including tattooing, semi-permanent skin colouring, cosmetic piercing, acupuncture, dry needling and electrolysis would be introduced by Welsh Government (WG) around June 2024 under Part 4 of the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017.  The main requirements were set out in the report including the need for a sub-committee to determine licence applications on which training would be provided.  Following consultation currently being undertaken by WG, a report on the outcome would be shared with the Committee.

In response to questions from Councillor Richard Lloyd, the Community and Business Protection Manager spoke about plans to create an online register.  She also provided clarification to queries on age restrictions.

Councillor Carolyn Preece asked if businesses were required to display their approvals similar to food hygiene businesses, which was confirmed.

The recommendation in the report was moved and seconded by Councillors Mared Eastwood and Richard Lloyd.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee notes the contents of the report and awaits further information from Welsh Government.