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International Standards Alignment in Skinart Training Modules

Skinart training introduces safety, hygiene and professional practice topics relevant to body art. The references below provide background for those subjects; referencing a publication does not mean that Skinart or its courses are certified, accredited or endorsed by its publisher. Training completion does not replace the requirements that apply to your premises, procedures or location.


Use these references alongside the current course outline and the requirements confirmed by your local authority:

World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines:

  • WHO publications provide background on infection prevention in healthcare settings. They are not a body-art qualification or permission to carry out medical procedures.
  • Reference: WHO Best Practices for Injections and Related Procedures Toolkit. Read its stated scope and publication date when using it as a learning reference.


International Organization for Standardization (ISO):

  • ISO publishes standards, including quality-management requirements. Quality-management references concern organisational processes; they do not certify an individual practitioner’s body-art skills.
  • Reference: ISO 9001 quality management systems. Consult ISO for the current edition and scope; mentioning the standard here is not a claim of ISO certification.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Guidelines:

  • OSHA is a United States workplace-safety regulator. Its bloodborne-pathogens standard is a useful reference for exposure-control topics, but it is not South African law or a substitute for local requirements.
  • Reference: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030.

Health and safety learning topics:

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use: Selection, use and disposal of protective equipment are topics to review alongside the task risk assessment and manufacturer instructions.
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) & Chemical Safety: Use the current supplier safety data sheet for each chemical. Older documents may use the term MSDS.
  • Risk Assessment: Identify hazards in the studio and review the controls needed for the work being performed.
  • Body Art Code of Conduct: Professional conduct includes consent, respectful communication, record handling and working within your competence.

Check the current course page for the materials, practical work and assessment included in your selected course. Before offering services, confirm the requirements for your location and procedures with the relevant local authority. Keep your working procedures and safety references up to date; a course certificate alone does not establish compliance.