BAQA Certified Studio Standard
The BAQA Certified Studio Standard is an online document and evidence review for tattoo, piercing, PMU, microblading, tattoo removal, SMP, training and related body art studios.
It helps studios show that they have practical systems for hygiene, infection control, client safety, staff safety, documentation, risk management and professional service delivery.
How It Works
- Create or log in to your BAQA account.
- Make sure your studio has an active BAQA Registered Studio membership.
- Pay the BAQA Certified Studio Standard application fee.
- Upload your studio evidence for BAQA review.
- If approved, your certification is valid for 12 months.
What BAQA Reviews
- Studio and practitioner details
- Procedure area photos
- Consent, health questionnaire, indemnity and aftercare forms
- Cleaning, sterilisation, sharps and waste records
- Incident report, risk assessment and staff training evidence
- Product and supplier records
Start Your Application
Log in with the account linked to your BAQA Registered Studio to begin.
Pricing
Online evidence review, one correction review, certificate if approved, badge and 12-month certification.
Updated evidence review, updated certificate, continued badge use and directory eligibility.
Applies after the included correction review if further review is needed.
Optional inspection-ready Word folder with guide, index, divider pages and editable studio templates.
Recommended for studios that need the templates and certification review together.
Important: BAQA certification is an industry-specific review against the BAQA Certified Studio Standard. It is not ISO certification and does not replace local laws, municipal health requirements, licences, insurance requirements or official inspections.