Legal status of tattooing in the European Union

Legislation controlling tattooing varies among the countries of the European Union (EU). In many countries there is no particular legislation. In countries that do have legal controls, they relate mainly to the minimum age of clients. Greece and Denmark impose further stipulations.

Country Age Notes
 Austria 16 Parental consent can be written.[1]
 Belgium No Legislation[2]
 Bulgaria No Legislation
 Croatia 16 Parents must be present to given consent.
 Cyprus 16
 Denmark 18+ It is unlawful to tattoo someone on the head, neck and hands.[2][3]
 Estonia No Legislation
 Finland 18+ Permit required for anyone under 18.
 France 16
 Germany 16 [4]
 Greece 18+ Greek tattoo law only covers tattoos and not permanent make-up. Other key provisions, in a non-exhaustive summary:[2]
  • Only tattoo persons who are at least 18 years of age. Persons under the age of 18 may only be tattooed in the presence of a guardian who has given the required written consent.
  • Not advise on the customer's state of physical health or offer any medical opinion.
  • Not effect any medical procedure, be it on the recommendation, under the guidance or with the help of any form of medical specialist.
  • Not proceed in any manner whatsoever to remove a tattoo.
 Hungary No Legislation
 Ireland 16+ 16 is de facto with parent present all over Ireland but there is no legislation[5]
 Italy 18+
 Latvia 18+
 Lithuania 18+
 Luxembourg 18+
 Malta 18[6]
 Netherlands 16 In the Netherlands, the age at which persons may decide for themselves to have a tattoo and piercing is 16 years. This age limit is suspended for earlobe piercing but pertains to all other areas. Informed consent forms, with information concerning health (including allergies) must be available and must be signed by the client. In the case of young adults under 16 years, a parent or guardian must sign. If they have signed but are not present with the client, the tattooist or piercer must verify their consent by telephone. Signed consent forms must be kept by the studio in a locked file for ten years.[7]
 Poland 16
 Portugal 16
 Romania Unknown
 Slovakia 16
 Slovenia No Legislation
 Spain 14–17 Age varies by region.
 Sweden 16
 United Kingdom 18 Illegal to tattoo a person under the age of eighteen except when the tattoo is performed for medical reasons.[8]

References
  1. "Age limits". Infomobil.org. Archived from the original on 2011-08-17. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  2. "Justice and Consumers". European Commission - European Commission. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  3. "The Danish Law on Tattooing". Tattoo.dk. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  4. "Jugendschutzgesetz 2013: Ab wann sind Tattoos und Piercings erlaubt?". T-online.de. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  5. "Children and rights in Ireland". Citizensinformation.ie. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  6. "CONTROL OF TATTOOING ACT". Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  7. Hoek, J. A. R. van den; Coutinho, R. A.; Boonstra, A.; Worp, J. (1 January 2006). "Tattooing, permanent makeup and piercing in Amsterdam; guidelines, legislation and monitoring". Eurosurveillance. 11 (1): 5–6. doi:10.2807/esm.11.01.00591-en. Retrieved 3 April 2019 – via www.eurosurveillance.org.
  8. "Tattooing Of Minors Act 1969". Legislation.gov. 1969. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
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