Beauty Services Without Permit-Hygiene Passport (PHP) Not Allowed
The National Public Health Centre (NPHC) reminds the public that in order to provide beauty services, it is mandatory to have a Permit-Hygiene Passport. This document certifies that the conditions of the business activity comply with public health safety regulations and authorizes the holder to conduct such activities. If a beauty service provider does not have such a document, it is likely that consumers are putting their health at risk by using such services. Therefore, beauty service providers must apply for a Permit-Hygiene Passport through the NPHC department in the area where their business is established.
Requirement for Permit-Hygiene Passport
NPHC specialists have observed an increasing number of beauty service providers operating without a Permit-Hygiene Passport on social media. For example, a case in Plungė came to light during an unannounced public health safety inspection following a complaint. A beauty service provider was found offering long-term makeup services without a valid passport. Further investigation revealed that the provider was operating in multiple Lithuanian cities, which is a violation subject to administrative liability.
The NPHC emphasizes that beauty service providers must obtain a separate Permit-Hygiene Passport for each location where they operate. A single Permit-Hygiene Passport is not sufficient for providing services at multiple addresses.
To verify whether a beauty service provider has a valid Permit-Hygiene Passport, you can check the Licensing Information System at https://www.licencijavimas.lt/
Regulatory Requirements
Beauty services in Lithuania are regulated by the Hygienic Standard HN 117:2007, "Health Safety Requirements for Beauty Services." All beauty service providers must comply with these regulations. Strict hygiene and occupational safety standards are especially critical for Category A services, where the skin or mucous membranes of the client are affected, and the instruments used may be contaminated with blood or other body fluids. Failure to adhere to these safety requirements can expose both clients and workers to various communicable diseases, including Hepatitis B and C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Herpes Virus, and fungal infections of the scalp, hands, feet, and nails.