Health & Safety
Registration of Business/Activities
Premises carrying out the activity of Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
“Acupuncture is the stimulation of energy pathways within the body by the insertion of fine needles to assist the body’s own self-healing mechanism.”
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting needles into specific parts of the human body. It has been associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries and is now becoming increasingly popular within the western world.
Who can carry out the practice of Acupuncture?
Acupuncture must only be carried out by a competent, trained and experienced person within suitable premises.
What do I have to do to meet requirements?
Firstly, it is a requirement that you register with the local authority both when opening new premises and when a new occupier takes over existing premises.
Is there a fee?
Yes, there is a one off fee of £50.
Once I've registered, is that all I have to do?
No. This is simply a means of informing the council where you are. Once you've registered, your premises will be inspected by an Officer from the Environmental Health Department and you should not commence Acupuncture until your premises and practices have been approved. Following approval it is likely that any future inspection will be combined with an inspection under the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, which covers additional areas of health and safety.
- Acupuncture Registration Form (.doc 29Kb)
- Acupuncture Bye Laws (.pdf 206Kb)
