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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bill Proposes the Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act

Bill would prohibit the sale of personal care products formulated with chemicals identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity.

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Should Governments Take Legislative Action to Enforce Nutrition, Physical Activity?

As the lack of nutrition and physical activity continues to result in rising rates of preventable conditions, the question of government intervention is being posed.

Sun Protection Advocacy Group Endorses Tanning Bed Tax

SunAWARE, a not-for-profit educational advocacy group for the prevention and detection of skin cancer, has endorsed the proposed 10% federal tax on tanning beds.

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Latest Health Care Reform Bill Includes Different Beauty Industry Focus

The newly revised bill now includes updates on a cosmetic surgery tax, as well as proposed tax on tanning salons.

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New Health Care Plan Includes a Tax on Cosmetic Procedures

The new health care plan introduced to the Senate includes a proposal to tax some cosmetic procedures in an effort to pay for the plan.

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Potential “Botox Tax” Faces Resistance

A potential tax on cosmetic medical procedures, nicknamed the Botox Tax, is meeting resistance from physicians who provide these services.

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Texas Prohibits Indoor Tanning for Minors

The state of Texas has recently passed legislation restricting the use of indoor tanning devices by minors.

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PBA Government Affairs Update

Learn about what's going on in Congress that affects your business.

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NC Continues Considering Sales Tax for Spa Services

Spa professionals can make a difference! Call your congressperson today!

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FDA Mandates New Warnings for Botox

Though none of the reported problem cases have involved using the drug for dermatological or cosmetic procedures, skin care professionals should note the newly Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-mandated warnings on Botox and other similar products.

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Massachusetts Considering Medical Spa Regulation

Proposed regulation for medical spas in Massachusetts may require licenses from the state's Department of Public Health, as well as a physician or nurse with special training on staff.

New Jersey Backs Down; Brazilians OK

New Jersey has backed down in its attempt to ban Brazilian waxing in the state.

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Body and Machine Work Not OK in California

According to the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, body and machine work should not be done by estheticians.

Fish Pedicures Banned in Florida

Spas looking to add a unique treatment option to their menu may have to think again if they are considering the "fish pedicure."

New Organic National Standard Adopted

Because spas and spa suppliers are becoming more and more concerned with determining true organic products, it is important to know that a new "Made with Organic Personal Care Products" label has been adoped as an American National Standard.

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