Download guidance notes and codes of practice

Guidance notes

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

Codes of practice

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