AROMATHERAPY TRADE COUNCIL (ATC)
The Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC) is the principle UK trade association, MHRA appointed advertising code administrators, and independent self-regulatory lead body for the specialist aromatherapy essential oil trade. The ATC’s aims and objectives are explained at https://www.a-t-c.org.uk/what-we-do/.
ATC members, as a condition of membership, are required to uphold a strict Code of Practice that includes responsible marketing, a minimum standard of packaging and labelling, and compliance with the laws, regulations and industry guidance that relates to the supply of essential oils and aromatherapy products in the countries in which these products are sold. Details can be found on the ATC website at https://www.a-t-c.org.uk/code-of-practice/.
Members’ products, labelling and marketing material is scrutinised and approved by an independent code administrator, both before becoming members and throughout their membership, to ensure compliance with current legislation, industry best practice and ATC codes of practice. In addition, the ATC has adopted a policy of random testing of members’ essential oils in order to ensure quality, consistency and reliability.
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AROMATHERAPISTS (IFA)
The IFA is the first governing body for aromatherapy established in 1985， regulate and accredit standards in aromatherapy for both practitioners and qualification providers. Set up for the safety of the public,IFA have been a registered charity since 1986. The IFA has the highest standard of training in the UK and pioneered aromatherapy in the NHS, hospices and care professions, which is why it is as accepted by the UK medical profession as it is today. Having worked with various government health committees to improve the practice of aromatherapy across the world, the IFA is actively involved with elevating academic standards and influencing policy in the CAM field。
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL AROMATHERAPISTS (IFPA)
The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) was formed on 1st April 2002 as a result of the joining together of members from three leading associations - the Register of Qualified Aromatherapists (RQA), the International Society of Professional Aromatherapists (ISPA) and some members from the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA).
The IFPA is now the largest aromatherapy specific organisation in the United Kingdom and is a respected voice within the world of complementary medicine. There are many accredited IFPA schools all over the world, such as Wales, England, Taiwan, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Korea, Hong Kong ,New Zealand and etc.