Body Art Model Code & Annex
We first introduced the Body Art Model Code (BAMC) in 1998. In the time since the original code was released, body art has become much more accepted, diverse, and popular. Our Body Art Committee updated the code in 2019 and created a supporting Annex. The updated BAMC was created with input from environmental health and industry professionals, and addresses the ways body art impacts public health.
The BAMC is available for local and state agencies and other organizations to use as a resource to update their own body art codes and protect public health.
Environmental health professionals can view the BAMC, the BAMC annex, submit changes to the BAMC and view submitted BAMC change requests.
The BAMC Annex was developed to provide justification, rationale, and best practices to support the requirements outlined in the BAMC.
Updated BAMC Coming Soon
The second and final comment period has closed and we are working to implement all comments to the BAMC. We plan to release the updated code in early spring 2024.
The second and final comment period closed September 2023. We are working to review and implement all comments to the updated BAMC. Download and view all previously submitted change requests | Excel