Press Conference "Belgian Hygiene Quality Label" (bhql) April 14, 2003

Joëlle Senden has contributed to the realization of the long-awaited code of hygienic and ethical charter practitioners of permanent make-up, tattoo artists, jewelery shops and piercers.

On April 14, 2003, the Minister of Health Jef Tavernier the cooperation agreement signed with the industry that the quality goods; l'Association des Tatoueurs et des Perceurs professionels Walloon ATPPW, Federation of Belgian tattooist BAT Supreme Council for Jewelry and Watches HRJU, Flemish Bond Piercing VPB, Mr Robert Mylle tattoo expert, Ms Joëlle Senden, experte make-up/micropigmentatie permanent. "Practitioners of permanent makeup, tattoo artists, piercers, jewelers now have a quality as regards a strict ethical code and hygiene standards.

That legislation was drafted by the industry, and government. This is a first in Europe. The agreement amateurism and resist abuses begin by May 1 next. Then the consumer can clearly see what professional sound works according to the rule book. Once the label is not always roses.

An independent officer and expert in the sector will carry out unannounced inspections unannounced. Those who fulfill the requirements lose his label. Even those who are not recognized but would like to be, one must check in ". The Belgian Hygiene Quality Label has become BHQLeague. The work of the BHQL now paying off. The Royal Decree of November 25, 2005 is effective from January 1, 2006 for tattoo, piercing and permanent make-up. This new legislation means that specialists in permanent make-up hygiene rules must be respected at work.

These new rules are in the interests of customers and in the interest of the professionals. Professionals follow a specific training in hygiene.

Bhqlabel is Bhqleague
Although the purpose of the Bhqlabel was reached - there is now a legal permanent make up and tattoo - is the work of a professional association not completely.

The existing legislation contains a number of points that can be improved and this remains the view of the professional is really necessary. There are also cases where the Belgian State has not yet developed regulations that are interesting, both for the authorities, professionals, and consumers (eg on the composition of the inks)

Bhql, Belgian Hygiene Quality Label, continued pursuit of a true law. The KB 25 11 2005 was signed. This Royal Decree on 01 01 2006 in force is the issue of quality labels made redundant.