All acupuncture premises and staff must be registered with us. 

You and your premises are covered by your registration, and each of your staff members must also register.

You're expected to be a member of a relevant professional body, and to operate to that body's standards.

If you carry out skin piercing you must comply with our skin piercing byelaws, which set out the hygienic standards expected at your premises.

Peripatetic acupuncturists are allowed, but the same conditions and hygiene requirements apply in each place where you practice.

Fees

The cost to apply for an acupuncture licence is £141.29.

How to register

If you want to register a business for acupuncture, complete our form and pay online.

What happens next

After you have applied, an inspector will arrange to visit your premises to make sure you're compliant with our byelaws and are meeting the general health and safety requirements.

They will be able to offer you any help and advice you need if you're unsure how to meet your obligations.

Legislation and guidance

You can find out more from the following links:

• British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) code of safe practice

• Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists