Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Regulate tattoo academies and training and introduce national licensing
Closed
138 signatures
What the petition asks
We’re calling on the government to stop unsafe tattoo academies, make infection-control training mandatory, and introduce proper licensing at a national level. We think this could safeguard artists and clients alike and stop aspiring artists being exploited by scam courses.
Tattooing is now mainstream, with 26% of UK adults tattooed. We think that tattoo academies are exploiting aspiring artists by charging thousands for sham training, resulting in unsafe practitioners who endanger clients. Wales has shown regulation is possible. We want the government to act to protect public health and the future integrity of the tattoo industry.
Timeline
| 30 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
138
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
30 Sep 2025
Closed
30 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.