1. (a) The tattoo studio shall provide a written report of any infection or allergic reaction resulting from the application of a tattoo to the Texas Department of Health (department) within five working days of its occurrence or knowledge thereof. The report shall include:

   1. (1) the name of the affected client;
   2. (2) the name and location of the tattoo studio or temporary location;
   3. (3) the name of the tattooist;
   4. (4) the date the tattoo was applied;
   5. (5) the specific color or colors of the tattoo and when available, the manufacturer's catalogue or identification number of each color used;
   6. (6) the location of the infection and the location on the body where the tattoo was applied;
   7. (7) the name and address of the health care provider, if any; and
   8. (8) any other information considered relevant to the situation.
2. (b) The department shall utilize these reports in their efforts to identify the source of the adverse reaction(s) and to take action to prevent its recurrence.

Source Note:The provisions of this §229.410 adopted to be effective March 1, 1994, 19 TexReg 1110; amended to be effective August 23, 1996, 21 TexReg 7660; amended to be effective July 12, 1998, 23 TexReg 6957.