Dear Operator,
Following the letter sent on November 24, 2025, from Lisa Thibeau, Deputy Minister of Health and Wellness, I would like to provide additional information about upcoming changes for personal service facilities in PEI. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting safe, healthy services for the public, these facilities will now be formally regulated and routinely inspected beginning February 1, 2026.
This applies to a wide range of services, including hairstyling, esthetics, nail services, tattooing, piercing, and other body modification procedures. Our goal is to help ensure safe practices, reduce health risks, and support operators in maintaining clean and sanitary environments.
To help you get started:
Registration Requirement:
Beginning February 1, 2026, all personal service operators in PEI must register with the Department of Health and Wellness within 90 business days. Registration can be completed online (click here).
Information Needed for Registration:
- Business name, telephone number, civic address, email address, and website (if applicable)
- Owner’s name, telephone number, mailing address, and email address
- A list of the personal services offered at your facility
Inspection Process:
Environmental Health Officers will begin visiting facilities in February, based on a risk assessment. These initial visits will focus on education and support as everyone becomes familiar with the new regulations. It will take time for all facilities to be visited, and we appreciate your patience during this process.
Resources to Support You:
We have developed several tools to help you navigate these changes, and additional resources will be added as needed:
- Personal Service Guidelines
- Customer Record for Services Using Critical Equipment
- High-Level Disinfection Log
- How to Clean and Disinfect Instruments in Personal Service Establishments
- Infection Prevention Plan Template
- Nail Salon Consultation Guide
- Nail Salon Consultation Guide (Vietnamese)
- Record of Injury or Accidental Exposure to Blood or Body Fluid
- Selecting the Right Disinfectant for your Personal Service Business
- Sterilization Record
Website:
We have developed a website which will be updated regularly with applicable information for personal service facilities, including a list of frequently asked questions. I encourage you to visit this website.
Email Updates:
As registrations are received, we will create an email distribution list to share updates, reminders, and new information.
I understand that changes like these can feel significant, and I want you to know that we are here to support you throughout the transition. Our inspectors are committed to working collaboratively with you to make this process as smooth as possible.
Thank you for the important work you do and for your continued commitment to providing safe, high‑quality services in our communities.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at [email protected] or 902‑368‑4970 to speak with an Environmental Health Officer.
Warm regards,
Tanya O’Brien
Director, Environmental Health