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New Gift Card Rules Aimed to Help Consumer
Do the gift cards offered by your spa meet these new standards?
PCPC Calls for Greater FDA Personal Care Regulation
The Personal Care Products Council has effected an initiative through which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would have a greater role in assessing ingredient safety for personal care products sold in the United States.
NCEA Celebrates 10-year Anniversary
The inaugural organization meeting was held 10 years ago, on June 25, 2000
NC Dental Board Outlaws Teeth-whitening, FTC Says No Way
The Dental Board in North Carolina has been working illegally to prevent spas from offer teeth-whitening services, and the Federal Trade Commission has stepped in to ensure that it stops.
Tax-saving Bill for Spas Proposed in Senate
If the Small Business Tax Equalization and Compliance Act is passed, spas would receive a tax credit to offset the matching Social Security and Medicare taxes they pay on tips. Find out how to play your part in helping it pass!
PCPC Responds to EWG Sunscreen Report
John Bailey, chief scientist of the Personal Care Products Council, has released a statement in response to the 2010 Environmental Working Group (EWG) Sunscreen Report.
Free FDA Indoor Tanning Webinar This Wednesday
On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, FDA experts will host a 30-minute online session and invite questions from the public on the risks of using tanning beds and other tanning devices.
FDA Cracks Down on Lipodissolve Procedures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to six U.S. medical spas related to the businesses' claims about lipodissolve treatments.
Congress, Girl Scouts Support Positive Images for Girls in the Media
U.S. House of Representative members are working with the Girl Scouts of the USA to help promote healthy body images in the media.
Teeth-whitening Legislation
By: Lauren Williamson
Teeth whitening seems like a simple treatment, but if you're not a dentist, you could be setting your spa up for trouble.