Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
INVASIVE BODY DECORATION ESTABLISHMENTS
Maintenance of Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
Section 444.00877 - Approval of health authority required to manufacture needles for use in tattooing; submission of written plan and procedures for manufacturing; maintenance of records by manufacturer

1. Any person must obtain written approval from the health authority before manufacturing needles in this State for use in tattooing, regardless of whether such needles will be sold or used in his or her own practice.

2. To obtain approval, a person must submit a written plan and procedures for the complete manufacturing process to the health authority.

3. Only new, unused bars and needle tips and lead-free solder may be used in the manufacturing process.

4. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn during the manufacturing process.

5. All needles intended for sale or distribution must be:

6. The manufacturer of tattooing needles intended for distribution or sale pursuant to this section shall maintain a written record of all needles made and, if applicable, the lot number and sterilization and expiration date on the sterilization pack.