Download guidance notes and codes of practice

Guidance notes

• Guidance note 1 - Handwashing (PDF) [89KB]
• Guidance note 2 - Decontamination (PDF) [105KB]
• Guidance note 3 - Use of anaesthetics (PDF) [97KB]
• Guidance note 4 - Hillingdon’s position on advanced therapies (PDF) [130KB]
• Guidance note 5 - The use of bench-top steam sterilisers (PDF) [104KB]

Codes of practice

• Code of Practice 1a Manicure and pedicure factfile (PDF) [109KB]
• Code of Practice 1b Artificial nail treatments factfile (PDF) [111KB]
• Code of Practice 2 UV light treatments factfile (PDF) [112KB]
• Code of Practice 3 saunas factfile (PDF) [112KB]
• Code of Practice 4 Spa pools factfile (PDF) [121KB]
• Code of Practice 5 Acupuncture factfile (PDF) [124KB]
• Code of Practice 6 Cosmetic piercing factfile (PDF) [103KB]
• Code of Practice 7 Body piercing factfile (PDF) [126KB]
• Code of Practice 8 Tattooing factfile (PDF) [124KB]
• Code of Practice 9 Massage factfile (PDF) [106KB]
• Code of Practice 10 Chiropody factfile (PDF) [128KB]
• Code of Practice 11 Electrolysis factfile (PDF) [121KB]
• Code of Practice 12 Facial treatments factfile (PDF) [106KB]
• Code of Practice 13 Laser treatment factfile (PDF) [126KB]
• Code of Practice 14 Waxing factfile (PDF) [87KB]