Legislation & Guidelines for Beauty and Personal Care Businesses

1. Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
  • The primary legislation governing public health standards in Victoria
  • Sets out the legal framework for registration, inspection, and compliance
  • View the Act here
2. Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019
  • Supports the Act by detailing specific requirements for infection control, registration, and operational standards
  • View the Regulations
3. Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines (2019)
  • Comprehensive guidance for hair, beauty, tattooing, and skin penetration industries
  • Covers hygiene, equipment sterilisation, structural requirements, and more
  • Read the Guidelines
4. Registration Requirements for Hairdressing and Make-Up Businesses
5. Notices About Scope of Registration & Client Information Sheets
  • Mandatory notices to be displayed in premises
  • Client information sheets must be provided for procedures involving skin penetration
  • View Information Sheets
6. Health Information Sheets for Clients
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