Piercing is a regulated trade (reglementiertes Gewerbe) in Austria — the Befähigungsnachweis is a prerequisite for the Gewerbeberechtigung. The same ARPTV/ARFKMV framework as tattooing applies, with the annual Unbedenklichkeitsnachweis. SecuSteri documents every sterilization cycle for instruments and jewelry.
Piercing is a regulated trade (reglementiertes Gewerbe) in Austria under § 94 Z 42 GewO 1994 — the Befähigungsnachweis is a prerequisite for the Gewerbeberechtigung. The same ARPTV/ARFKMV framework as tattooing applies: annual Unbedenklichkeitsnachweis issued by an accredited body (§ 4 ARFKMV — failure to present leads to revocation of the Gewerbeberechtigung), Hepatitis B vaccination of staff (Anlage 1 ARFKMV), 10-year retention (§ 5 ARPTV). All instruments penetrating the skin barrier or contacting mucous membranes must be sterile. First-insertion jewelry must be sterile and compliant with ÖNORM EN 1811 (nickel release). Reusable jewelry must be sterilized between every client.
GewO 1994 § 94 Z 42 + § 366 (Befähigungsnachweis) · ARPTV BGBl. II Nr. 141/2003 idgF · ARFKMV BGBl. II Nr. 262/2008 idgF (§ 4 UbN) · ÖNORM EN 17169:2020 (analog) · ÖNORM EN 13060:2025-10-15 · ÖNORM EN 1811
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