Pure nail salons in Austria fall under the Kosmetik trade category with no sterilization mandate. But nail professionals who invest in documented sterilization for reusable metal instruments demonstrate the hygiene standard that discerning clients expect.
Pure nail salons in Austria fall under Kosmetik (Schönheitspflege) per § 94 Z 42 GewO 1994 with the general hygiene requirements of Anlage 1 ARFKMV (handwashing and disinfection facilities, surface cleaning, single-use gloves, separate waste disposal). A sterilization mandate (autoclave) does NOT apply — this only applies if the studio additionally offers piercing, tattooing, or permanent makeup (in which case the UbN regime applies). For mixed nail + PMU/piercing businesses, Anlage 1 ARFKMV with the § 4 UbN obligation applies. Professional nail technicians who sterilize reusable metal instruments (cuticle nippers, metal pushers, drill bits) demonstrate a higher hygiene standard.
GewO 1994 § 94 Z 42 · ARFKMV BGBl. II Nr. 262/2008 idgF Anlage 1 · ÖNORM EN 13060:2025-10-15
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Stand out with documented sterilization
Show clients you go beyond the minimum. A digital sterilization record demonstrates professional commitment to their safety.
Track autoclave cycles for metal instruments
Cuticle nippers, metal pushers, and drill bits all benefit from autoclave sterilization. SecuSteri logs every cycle.
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