NKINK Tattoo Studio Hygiene & Safety: Adhering to FSVO 2025 Swiss Standards
The NKINK Promise: Switzerland’s Safest Tattoo Experience
Switzerland maintains one of the strictest legal frameworks in Europe for public health protection in the body modification industry. At NKINK Tattoo Studio in Bern, your safety is our top priority. We strictly follow all new regulations introduced by the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) in 2025 to guarantee a secure, clean, and compliant tattooing environment.
Below is a clear overview of the 2025 FSVO Hygiene Standards for Tattoo Studios and how NKINK implements our robust internal CLEANING PROTOCOL & HYGIENE PLAN.
Understanding the FSVO 2025 Standards: What’s New?
The FSVO (Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office) regulates all tattoo, PMU (permanent makeup), and piercing studios in Switzerland. Their updated 2025 rules strengthen requirements across training, equipment, and studio operation.
1. Mandatory Certified Hygiene Training
Every NKINK tattoo artist, including apprentices and PMU specialists, is required to maintain up-to-date certification.
- Requirement: All artists must complete a certified hygiene course, infection-prevention training, and first-aid focusing on skin trauma.
- NKINK Standard: Our staff renews this training every 5 years as mandated, ensuring expert knowledge in blood-borne pathogen (HBV, HCV, HIV) prevention.
2. Disposable Equipment & Sterilization Protocol
The 2025 rules emphasize the use of single-use materials to eliminate cross-contamination risk.
- Single-Use Mandate: We use 100% single-use, disposable equipment for all needle cartridges, ink caps, razors, gloves, and protective barriers.
- Autoclave & Reusable Tools: Any reusable metal tools (like grips or clamps) are immediately placed in a disinfectant bath after use, mechanically cleaned, and then sterilized in a registered autoclave compliant with EN 13060.
- Documentation: We maintain rigorous sterilization logs and perform monthly autoclave spore tests, ready for any FSVO surprise inspection.
3. REACH-Compliant Tattoo Inks (2025 Alignment)
Switzerland now aligns with the demanding EU REACH pigment restrictions, significantly impacting the approved color palette.
- Requirement: Tattoo studios must only use inks that comply with the strict 2025 REACH standards, which restrict harmful pigments and mandate batch traceability.
- NKINK Standard: We proactively review our entire ink inventory to ensure compliance, protecting clients from potential allergic reactions and banned substances. We are committed to using only REACH compliant inks in Switzerland.
4. Studio Layout and Surface Disinfection
Our studio design in Bern is built around FSVO requirements for cleanliness and separation.
- Dedicated Zones: We maintain separate “clean” and “dirty” work areas, keeping treatment rooms distinct from the waiting and reception zones.
- Handwashing: A dedicated hand-washing sink with hot/cold water is located inside the workspace, as required.
- Surfaces: All floors and walls are smooth, non-porous, and easily washable. Raw wood and carpets are prohibited.
- Disinfection Protocol: We use virucidal, medical-grade disinfectants before and after every single client, and immediately following any contamination.
NKINK’s Internal Hygiene & Safety Plan (CLEANING PROTOCOL)
Our studio’s detailed protocol, managed by Owner Noémi Kovács, goes above and beyond the minimum legal standards.
| Focus Area | NKINK Standard & FSVO Compliance |
| Personal Hygiene | Mandatory hand wash/disinfection before and after every treatment; staff must wear clean protective clothing and disposable gloves (never reused). |
| Client Safety | Mandatory Signed Health Declaration and Formal Consent Form (strict rules for minors aged 16–18). Written aftercare instructions are provided for every client. |
| Daily Cleaning | Daily checklist (A, B, C) ensures full surface disinfection, chair sanitization, and equipment wipe-down before opening, between clients, and end-of-day. |
| Instrument Cleaning | All reusable tools are immediately placed in a disinfectant bath, then cleaned, packed, and sterilized in the autoclave (Sterilization Logbook maintained). |
| Waste Disposal | Use of certified sharps containers and sealed plastic bags for contaminated materials (foot-operated bins only). Mixing general waste with biohazard waste is strictly prohibited. |
| Emergency | Formal Blood/Body Fluid Incident Protocol is in place, requiring immediate spill containment, cleaning, and thorough disinfection with virucidal agents. |
Why Choose NKINK for Your Tattoo in Bern?
Choosing a studio that prioritizes compliance means choosing peace of mind. By adhering to the most stringent FSVO 2025 guidelines, NKINK provides a superior level of Swiss Tattoo Safety.
When you book with us, you are guaranteed:
- Safety: A team certified in the latest infection prevention techniques.
- Compliance: Use of legally compliant, REACH-approved inks and pigments.
- Transparency: Clear health checks, consent forms, and detailed aftercare.
We are proud to set the benchmark for professional, safe, and clean tattooing in Switzerland.
Do you have any questions about our specific cleaning protocols or the FSVO 2025 requirements? We would be happy to provide further details.
