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New rating scheme launched on tattoo hygiene standards in Plymouth

A new scheme aimed at driving up tattoo hygiene standards in Plymouth has been officially launched.

The Tattoo Hygiene Rating Scheme (THRS) is a voluntary scheme that enables the public to choose a tattooist that meets high standards of hygiene. Similar to the food hygiene rating scheme, following a local authority inspection each tattoo studio is awarded a rating from one star, which...