Sterilization traceability for permanent makeup in Austria

Permanent makeup is legally classified as tattooing (§ 1 Abs. 2 ARPTV) — the same hygiene, documentation, and UbN obligations apply. SecuSteri documents every sterilization cycle for your reusable pigmentation handpieces, microblading handles, and accessories.

PMU hygiene requirements in Austria

Bezirksverwaltungsbehörde (Bezirkshauptmannschaft / Magistrat) · Gewerbebehörde

Permanent makeup (micropigmentation) is legally classified as tattooing in Austria — § 1 Abs. 2 ARPTV explicitly states: 'Zum Tätowieren zählt auch das Anbringen von Permanent-Make-Up.' The same obligations as tattoo studios apply: Gewerbeberechtigung 'Kosmetik (Schönheitspflege), eingeschränkt auf Permanent Make-up' under § 94 Z 42 GewO 1994, annual Unbedenklichkeitsnachweis issued by an accredited body (§ 4 ARFKMV), Hepatitis B vaccination (Anlage 1 ARFKMV), 10-year retention (§ 5 ARPTV). Reusable handpieces and microblading handles must be sterilized between clients. Pigments must comply with EU REACH Regulation 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 75.

GewO 1994 § 94 Z 42 + § 366 · ARPTV BGBl. II Nr. 141/2003 idgF (§ 1 Abs. 2 PMU inclusion) · ARFKMV BGBl. II Nr. 262/2008 idgF (§ 4 UbN) · ÖNORM EN 17169:2020 · ÖNORM EN 13060:2025-10-15 · EU REACH 1907/2006 Annex XVII Entry 75

How SecuSteri helps

Comply with tattoo regulations — automatically

Dermopigmentation is regulated identically to tattooing. SecuSteri provides the same digital traceability that satisfies health authority inspectors.

Track instrument sterilization by client

Link each sterilized dermograph component to the autoclave cycle it was processed in. Complete traceability from instrument to client.

QR-coded labels for your instrument pouches

Print traceability labels after each autoclave cycle. Attach them to sterilized pouches for immediate verification.

Works in beauty institutes and dedicated studios

Cloud-based — access your records from the institute, your studio, or during a training session.

Pre-loaded instruments for permanent makeup

Dermograph handpieces Microblading blade holders Pigment rings (reusable) Practice skin clamps Stainless steel rulers

These instruments come pre-loaded when you create your account. You can add, edit, or remove instruments at any time.

Works with all autoclave brands

W&H Lisa Melag Euronda Castellini Anthos Tuttnauer

Melag, W&H, Castellini, and Anthos reports are imported automatically via AutoReport or manual upload. Other brands? Upload the report or enter cycle data manually — we add automatic support progressively.

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