New MDHHS rules aim to strengthen body art safety standards

GAYLORD — Last month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services implemented new rules for body art facilities, such as tattoo and piercing studios.

The changes are designed to make sure procedures are safe for everyone.

“These updates are all about protecting the health and safety of both clients and artists,” Jeremy Fruk, director of environmental health at the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, said in a statement. “Clear rules around numbing products and strong sterilization standards help ensure that body-art procedures are done in the cleanest, safest way possible.”