Raising the Bar for Piercing Safety Pierce Safe ensures industry-leading safety standards for professionals, councils, and the public. We provide education, certification, and trusted verification. Learn More Certificate Verification Protect yourself by verifying a professional’s certification. Enter their certificate number to confirm their training and compliance with industry standards. View details Locate a Certified Piercer Search to find a professional who meets the highest safety standards. Only certified piercers appear in our directory. Search Infection Prevention & Control L2 Our Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control course is built specifically for the piercing industry. Stay compliant, improve safety, and enhance your professionalism. View details

What is Piercing Safe?

Piercing Safe is an organisation dedicated to improving safety standards and best practices in the UK piercing industry.

With no legal training requirements for piercers, there is a gap in infection prevention knowledge and industry-wide hygiene standards. Our goal is to raise awareness, provide guidance, and support both professionals and the public in making safer choices.

Who We Support

The Public

Search our directory to find clean, safe, certified piercers. Verify training instantly.

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Professionals

Get certified, listed, and recognised with our Level 2 infection control course designed for piercers.

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Join the Movement Toward Safer Piercing

Whether you’re a professional seeking certification, a council setting policy, or a member of the public looking for a safe experience – Piercing Safe is here to help.

Why choose Piercing Safe?

Backed by Industry Professionals

Piercing Safe was created by experienced piercers who understand the gaps in safety, training, and regulation from the inside out.

Purpose-Driven, Not-for-Profit

We're a voluntary organisation, not a regulator - our mission is to raise standards where official oversight doesn’t exist.

Support for Councils & Insurers

We provide guidance and resources to local authorities, insurers, and public health teams seeking trusted, practical information.

Training That Actually Applies

Our Level 2 Infection Control course is written specifically for body piercers - not a generic first aid or salon health course.
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“Piercing Safe was born out of frustration – not just with the lack of regulation in our industry, but with the lack of support. We’re here to raise standards, not by force, but by leading with knowledge, community, and care.”

Sandra Lamey

Chief Advisor

Our Principles

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Integrity & Trust

We operate transparently, prioritising public safety, professional development, and ethical standards. All verification and certifications are backed by our commitment to factual, accountable information.

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Industry-Specific Expertise

Generic health guidance isn’t good enough. We develop training, resources, and standards specifically for the body piercing industry, ensuring relevance and real-world impact.

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Collaboration & Guidance

We actively work with councils, insurers, studios, and suppliers to improve safety practices, influence policy, and support smart decision-making across the industry.

Our Impact

Empowering professionals, protecting the public, and raising safety standards.

300+

Certified Professionals

100+

Registered studios

1000+

Public Users Helped

30+

Advisory Outreach

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