Aromatherapy Council

Please find below details of press releases and statements from the launch of the Council on the 1st December 2006 with the newest on top

 

Submission to the SCCP on the safety of Tea Tree oil filed on 31st March 2007.

 

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.

ATTIA Response to the recent media hype over claims that Lavender & Tea Tree causes breast growth in young boys

Prepubertal Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and Tea Tree Oil.

 

Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and Tea Tree Oil.

S12(1) reform MHRA Consultation March 07

SCCP report on Tea Tree

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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.

NOTE UPDATED VERSION JULY 2009

 

New Guide—Responsible Marketing

 

The Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council launched its register on the 19th January 2009.

 

The Aromatherapy Council has set up the Aromatherapy Profession Specific Board to work with the CNHC and aromatherapists will be invited to register. The first meeting of the Aromatherapy PSB with the CNHC takes place on the 18th February 09.

 

CNHC launches its register

 

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 medicine register is launched.

 

ATC press release on S12(1)

 

The Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council launched its aromatherapy register on the 5th May 2009.

 

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.

 

CNHC launches its aromatherapy register

The Lead Body for the UK Aromatherapy Profession