A stronger future
for body art.
Practical standards, professional recognition and support for every stage of your body art career.
For artists, studios, learners and training providers.
Your next step, made clear.
Choose the route that fits your role.
BAQA — Body Art Standards and Professional Recognition
Welcome to the BodyArt Qualification Authority (BAQA), an independent professional standards and services organisation supporting practical standards, verifiable BAQA records and safer working practices for an international audience across tattooing, piercing, permanent makeup (PMU), removal, scalp micropigmentation (SMP) and related body art disciplines. Whether you are an artist, studio, supplier, college, trainer or student, BAQA provides a clearer path to membership, accreditation and verifiable credentials.
BAQA brings standards, applications, directories and validation tools together in one place so the industry can work more safely, consistently and transparently.
Our Mission at a Glance
BAQA supports clear learning standards and verifiable professional credentials, helping learners, professionals and training providers understand the expectations attached to each BAQA route.
BAQA’s purpose is to support people working and learning in the body art industry by:
- helping learners find quality training and continue learning throughout their careers
- maintaining reliable records of educational achievements
- supporting portable, verifiable credentials
- providing practical resources that help members progress
- Protect Clients: Provide clear, consistent guidelines to safeguard health and well-being.
- Empower Professionals: Support internationally useful professional standards and verifiable credentials that can strengthen career opportunities.
- Unify Standards: Provide a consistent professional framework that members can use alongside the legal requirements in their own country or region.
Why Choose BAQA Certification?
- Clear Standards: Demonstrate a documented commitment to safety, ethics and professional practice.
- Quality & Consistency: Use practical standards that support safer, more consistent work.
- Professional Visibility: Eligible active members and approved providers can appear in BAQA directories and use the appropriate BAQA credentials.
- Reviewed Training: BAQA-accredited courses are reviewed against published requirements and can use BAQA validation tools where applicable.
Dedicated to Every Aspect of Body Art
From tattooing and piercing to specialised services such as SMP and PMU, BAQA publishes voluntary professional guidance for an international audience. Each page must be read with its stated scope and alongside the mandatory requirements where the service is delivered.
Ready to Get Certified or Join Our Community?
- Artists & Practitioners: Elevate your professional profile.
- Training Centers & Instructors: Show that approved courses have been independently reviewed against published BAQA criteria.
- Allied Professionals & Organizations: Collaborate with BAQA to drive innovation, uphold quality, and ensure public trust.
Stay Updated
Use BAQA updates to follow published changes to standards, services and learning resources. For legal requirements, always confirm the current position with the responsible official authority.
Have Questions?
We’re here to help you navigate certification, standards, and all things bodyart. Whether you have a query about membership, need details on our guidelines, or just want to say hello, we’d love to hear from you.