N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-6.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:27-6.4 - Use of antiseptics

(a) The minimum acceptable standards for the use of antiseptics for body piercing procedures shall be the following:

1. Before applying antiseptics, the practitioner shall thoroughly wash his or her hands in hot running water with liquid soap, then rinse hands and dry with clean disposable paper towels.

2. When performing a lip procedure or other general skin piercing, the external area of the skin to be pierced shall be thoroughly cleaned with Chlorhexidine, 70 percent to 90 percent isopropyl alcohol containing products, iodophors or iodine compounds.

i. Once applied, the antiseptic shall be allowed to dry before the procedure is performed.

3. Any oral skin piercing procedure shall be proceeded by the client performing not less than a one minute, vigorous application of an antiseptic mouthwash.

4. When performing a skin piercing of any area close to the eye, a Q-tip shall be used to thoroughly clean the area with soap and water.

5. When performing a skin piercing of the genitalia, the skin area to be pierced shall be thoroughly cleaned with iodophors or iodine compounds, Chlorhexidine or Triclosan.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-6.4