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What does the TPO Ban mean for the UK Nail Sector What is TPO? Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a photoinitiator that helps gel nail products cure quickly under UV light and maintain colour stability. What is the Issue? TPO has recently been reclassified as a CMR (carcinogen,…
Winning Ways - helpful insights for entering the BABTAC Awards Entering Awards can be both daunting and time consuming and then not making it through to Semi-Finals or Finals stage can seem like a real let down when you’ve put so much effort into your application! We asked our judges to provide some helpful…
Making Tax Digital (MTD) Launches What’s coming next and what businesses need to know. Here BABTAC Collective finance expert -The Beauty Accountant, Ria-Jaine Lincoln - breaks down exactly what you need to know so you can keep your finances shipshape. Making Tax Digital (MTD) is…

Who are BABTAC?

UK's Premier Beauty Membership Association 

Established in Gloucester in 1977, the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) is the premier UK membership association providing benefits and arranging insurance for aesthetic, beauty, hair, and wellbeing therapies. We are a 'not for profit' organisation and our priorities are the welfare of our members, regulation of the industry and promoting public awareness of the importance of choosing an appropriately qualified, verified and insured therapist.

Originally founded by a group of passionate industry professionals who identified a need for a membership organisation created by industry professionals, for industry professionals. We offer unrivalled beauty expertise, a rigorous ethical code and a professional practice standard. Our logo is a sign of confidence; display it with pride and give your clients assurance of your qualifications, insurance cover and commitment to excellence.

BABTAC offers its members a wide range of benefits ranging from 3rd party discounts and offers from our BenefitHub; BABTAC Good Practice Guides, which is supplied to all of our members and are full of good practice advice. Vitality Magazine, BABTAC's quarterly publication, full of industry relevant news and updates; BABTAC Experts, on hand to offer advice covering a range of beauty therapy treatments along with a helpline for clients seeking best practice advice.

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