“Business owners and operators have a responsibility to ensure they are compliant with Ontario’s Personal Service Settings Regulations,” the health authority says
news release
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Department
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Are you starting a new beauty or body art business or making changes to your existing business? The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Authority recommends a clean and safe environment to reduce the risk of spreading infection to customers and staff. Business owners and managers are reminded that they have a responsibility to provide personalized services in a way that is consistent with the quality of their services.
This responsibility includes notifying the health department if you plan to operate, renovate, or provide additional services, even if the services are provided from your residence.
Beauty and body art businesses (personal service settings) are places where personal services are provided and there is a risk of exposure to blood and body fluids. These services include, but are not limited to:
Tattoos Body Piercings and Ear Piercings Beauty and Barbering Manicures and Pedicures Microblading/Needling Waxing and Electrolysis Facials and Skin Services Permanent Makeup Eyelash Extensions
Business owners and operators are responsible for ensuring compliance with Ontario's Personal Service Settings (PSS) Regulations. Anyone planning to open a new business or renovate or add services to an existing business must notify the health department. You must submit a written notification using the PSS Online Notification Form for Businesses at least 14 days prior to starting or providing new services to ensure inspection by a public health inspector.
For more information about public health regulations regarding the operation of personal service facilities, please visit www.smdhu.org/PSS or call Health Connection 705-721-7520 or 1 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call us at -877-721-7520.
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