In February 2026, Long Beach body piercer John Johnson (New Flower Studio) Traveled to Dickinson, North Dakota to represent the Association of Professional Piercers at a one day educational event for health inspectors and body artists.
John was offered a tour of the area’s environmental health department and saw some incredible behind-the-scenes features of this large facility.
Ken Musick, the person in charge of the event, shared how the department work with the public and business owners to keep the community safe.
Ken Musick provided material’s from The National Environmental Health Association’s (NEHA) Body Art Model Code (BAMC).
Speaking on behalf of the Association of Professional Piercers, John delivered three presentations about safety inside body art facilities.
Regulator Julie Wagendorf delivered a great presentation on NEHA’s Body Art Model Code is influencing the review process of North Dakota’s current body art regulations.
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