Discussion: As the popularity of Permanent Cosmetics grows, so does the industry. The practice of Permanent Cosmetics, whether called Derma-Pigmentation, Micro-Pigmentation, Permanent Make-Up or Cosmetic Tattooing is regulated differently in each state. Some require licensing while others may only require registration with the local health department office. There are states that have no statutes in effect at all, some that have regulations in only county or city jurisdictions and others that prohibit it entirely.

Given today's public health and safety consciousness, non-regulated states are getting on board to enact at least some primary legislation in this area. As the industry becomes more regulated nationwide, educational and training standards will be added to existing laws that focus more and more on health and safety standards.

We are not responsible for informing anyone about the laws governing permanent cosmetics and encourages inquiring parties to examine the relevant statutes in their respective states, counties, cities, and all cognizant health officials for detailed information about local, county, and state ordinances in the area they intend to work.

More information about the Laws governing permanent cosmetics (PMU) can be found on the State Webpages: http//www.state.xx.us (use the 2 letter abbreviation for state you are researching in place of "XX"). Website list for State Statutes and Codes: http://www.alllaw.com/state_resources/state_law_search/.

When considering the magnitude of research required to know all regulations, codes, ordinances, and rules for every state, country, and local governments plus the health department rules, it is impossible for Forever Beautiful to claim responsibility for knowing all rules. It therefore is the responsibility of each and every prospective student, current student, and post graduate to research their own applicable laws, regulations, and codes plus local health department requirements and not expect or hold US liable if a prospective student, current student, or post graduate student finds herself or himself in non compliance with any regulations or laws.