Belgium has nationwide regulations for tattooing, requiring artists and studios to meet strict health and safety standards.
Licensing & Training
- All tattoo artists must be registered with the Federal Public Service Health.
- Completion of a mandatory health and safety training program is required.
- Artists must renew their licenses periodically.
Studio & Health Regulations
- Studios must comply with strict hygiene and sterilization regulations.
- All tattooing equipment must be autoclave sterilized before use.
- Studios must provide clients with written aftercare instructions.
Age Restrictions
- There is no hard minimum age for tattoos in Belgian federal law. All minors under 18 require parental or guardian permission and must be accompanied for the procedure (the 16-year threshold in Belgian regulation applies to certain piercings, not tattoos).
For official regulations, visit the Federal Public Service Health, Belgium.
