Authority: IC 16-19-3-4.5

Affected: IC 16-19-3-4.5

Sec. 30. (a) This section applies to reusable equipment.

(b) All reusable instruments utilized to apply eyelash extensions, including tweezers, at a minimum shall undergo a high level disinfection prior to use on a client. Instruments shall be:

1. (1) washed in a low residue detergent and rinsed to clean off all visible debris prior to disinfection; and
2. (2) disinfected using a Food and Drug Administration approved high level disinfectant.

(c) Sterilization may be used when heat stable, reusable equipment is utilized.

(d) Equipment that is to be sterilized shall be put in single use packaging.

(e) Records must be maintained to document the following:

1. (1) Duration of sterilization technique.
2. (2) Determination of effective sterility, such as use of a biological indicator, is performed monthly.
3. (3) Equipment is maintained as recommended by the owner's manual.

(f) Reusable contaminated equipment shall be:

1. (1) placed in puncture-resistant containers;
2. (2) labeled with the biohazard symbol;
3. (3) leakproof on both sides and bottom; and
4. (4) stored in a manner that does not require reaching by hand into the container where the equipment is stored until cleaning prior to sterilization.

(g) Sterilized equipment shall not be removed from wrappers or sterilizer packaging until immediately prior to use.

(h) All individuals practicing the application of eyelash extensions shall comply with all equipment manufacturers' recommendations related to sterilization and disinfection.

(Indiana Department of Health; 410 IAC 1-8-30; filed Sep 7, 2022, 8:53 a.m.: 20221005-IR-410220042FRA; errata filed Nov 22, 2022, 12:55 p.m.: 20221130-IR-410220352ACA)