Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
5100 - Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Section 5100-16.0 - Health and Sanitation
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
16.1 Each licensee, instructor, aesthetician, and shop or school shall follow all regulations or standards issued by the Division of Public Health or its successor agency relating to health, safety or sanitation in the practice of the professions regulated by the Board.
16.2 In addition to any regulation or standard adopted by the Division of Public Health, each licensee and shop or school shall follow the standards for infection control and blood spill procedures promulgated by the National Interstate Council or its successor organization.
16.3 Electric nail files and electric drills shall not be used on natural nails. The use of methyl methacrylate (MMA) is prohibited. No licensee, school or shop shall use or permit the use of MMA.
16.4 Where wax is used for hair removal, a new applicator shall be used with every application.
16.5 No product shall be used in a manner that is disapproved by the Board, the Division of Health and Social Services, the Food and Drug Administration, or is in violation of any applicable federal or State statute or regulation.
16.6 Hair removal shall be performed by a licensed cosmetologist or licensed aesthetician only. Nail technicians are prohibited from performing any type of hair removal, including waxing, or tweezing.
16.7 Violation of any of the regulations, standards or prohibitions established under this Section shall constitute grounds for discipline under 24 Del.C. § 5113.
