Read the news from the aromatherapy profession from research on essential oils to the regulation of herbal medicine
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The AC bids farewell to its lay Chairman Dr Hans Meier
At its meeting of the 28th July 2011 and with the inception of its new constitution the AC accepted the resignation of its lay chairman, Dr Hans Meier. Dr Meier's work over the last 6 years has been invaluable to the profession. The AC gave a special vote of thanks for all his hard work and his ability to deal with complex isues with great clarity. He will be sorely missed. |
Maggie Dunn retires as Chief Executive (CEO) & Registrar of the CNHC
The AC thanks her for her hard work in helping give regulation form and structure and looks forward to working with Margaret Coats, the out-going CEO/Registrar of the General Chiropractic Council who will fill the post of interim CEO from 1st September. |
CNHC announces 5000th registrant.
Aromatherapists are being encouraged to register, where they have the required qualification, via their professional association who is a member of the Aromatherapy Council. Contact your association for advice.Click here to go to the CNHC website |
New Guide—Responsible Marketing
Available free of charge, this guide helps aromatherapists keep within the Law when advertising their services on leaflets and websites.
It also includes a sample of a consultation record card used by therapists. This is available for therapists and student to use and shows the public what to expect in a consultation prior to treatment Click here to download this document |
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SCCP report on Tea Tree
Submission to the SCCP on the safety of Tea Tree
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Prepubertal Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and Tea Tree Oil.
ATTIA Response to the recent media hype over claims that Lavender & Tea Tree causes breast growth in young boys
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MHRA S12(1) reform
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ATC press release on S12(1)
Please read the article giving an update as at June 2009 of the implications for aromatherapists on S12(1) of the Medicines Act 1968 once the new herbal proposals come into effect
Click here to read more from the ATC |
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S12(1) reform MHRA Consultation March 07
This is the official response from the AC to the consultation detailing proposed reforms to restrict s12(1) use which will affect the way aromatherapists currently work. The deadline for this consultation was 30th March 2007.
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International Aromatherapy Organisations
The Aromatherapy Registration Council is the body dealing with registration of aromatherapists in the USA & Canada. Their website is www.aromatherapycouncil.org
The Aromatherapy Council of Ireland. You can contact them at c/o 53 Beech Grove, Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists, PO Box 18-399, Glen Innes, Auckland 6, New Zealand Tel : St Heliers 575 6636 Website: www.aromatherapy.org.nz
Association of Aromatherapists Southern Africa, P O Box 2585 - New Germany - 3620 Tel: (031) 201-2296 (Chairperson) E-mail: info@asosa.org.za Website: www.asosa.org.za
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), .3327 W. Indian Trail Road PMB 144
Spokane, WA 99208 PH: (509)325-3419 FAX: (509) 325-3479 Website: www.naha.org, E-mail: info@naha.org
The Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists (CFA) 110 Thorndale Place, Waterloo, ON N2L 5Y8 Phone: 519 746-1594 Fax: 519 746-9493Email: cfamanager@cfacanada.com Website: www.cfacanada.com
Aroma \environment Association of Japan, 3-7-1-8F Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0031 Japan
Tel: 81(0)3-3538-0681 Fax: 81(0)3-3538-0683.Website: www.aromakankyo.or.jp
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