The IFA are undertaking three research studies to determine whether essential oils can reduce stress levels using saliva and hair samples to determine cortisol levels. Previous studies have not kept the essential oil active, subjecting it to oxygen and sunlight, killing the active ingredients, so results are not accurate, that is until now.

While it is impossible to predict right now the long-term implications that Brexit may have on the aromatherapy industry, it will be ‘business as usual’ until the UK government decide which of our current laws and regulations they wish to keep, and which to amend, and then finally put a plan together to achieve the changes.

With many GP’s and recruiters now only referring to Accredited Registers, we are delighted to announce that the IFA has been approved as an Accredited Register by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), a UK body accountable to Parliament and this prestigious kitemark of professionalism is in effect from March 2020.

85% of complementary, traditional and natural healthcare therapists do not use plastic-based products in their practice, according to a sustainability survey carried out by the Integrated Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) of which the IFA is a core member.

This September, IFA has become a core member of the Integrated Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) to work collaboratively with other CAM disciplines to collectively further the interests of our registrants. The Collaborative was formed in April of 2020 and currently has approximately 29 professional bodies represented.