Latest Legislation News
Sunbed Regulatory Bill needs MPs support
In the UK, malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is now the most common cancer in young adults aged 15-34 . Sunbeds are classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer in the highest risk category for cancer, alongside tobacco. The intensity of UV rays in some sunbeds can be more than 10 times stronger than the midday sun and there is strong scientific evidence to show the skin damage they cause increases skin ... [more]
Fake Bake educate MPs on how the nation can achieve a safe tan
Fake Bake presented the ‘Save Your Skin’ petition and hosted MP’s breakfast prior to secondary reading of ‘sun bed bill’. On Tuesday 26th January Fake Bake’s CEO Sandra McClumpha presented the Save Your Skin petition to No.10 with representatives from The Sun newspaper and cancers charities Skin and Cancer Research. Sandra McClumpha stated, ‘We have been working tirelessly for the last three years to raise awareness of the legislation that ... [more]
Soil Association announces EU standard for organic health and beauty products
The Soil Association has announced a new EU-wide, harmonised standard for organic health and beauty products. This is the first common standard in the world that will ensure clarity and transparency for both consumers and the trade at a time when the organic health and beauty market is experiencing extremely significant growth - in 2008 UK sales of organic health and beauty products increased an impressive 69% to £27 million. Francis Blake,... [more]
British Association of Cosmetic Doctors against deregulation of lasers and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technologies
The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors has warned that the government is putting the public at severe risk with the Department of Health’s (DOH) proposals to deregulate lasers and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technologies. Members have denounced the proposal by signing a petition asking the prime minister to reject the Department of Health proposals. Although the government admit there will be problems - in their discussion document they ad... [more]
Other Legislation news and reviews
Legislation paves way for county to eliminate road commissions
There is mixed reaction over legislation that would allow county commissioners to take over road commission duties to save money.
Legislation to address Rockdale Election Board
Local legislation scheduled to be introduced at the Georgia General Assembly in the coming days will address membership appointments to the Rockdale County Board of Elections and Voter Registration.
Legislation Would Allow Hand Held Gaming Devices In Atlantic City Casinos
A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would allow Atlantic City casinos to offer customers hand-held devices to place their bets.
Legislation reforming public worker disability pensions conditionally approved
TRENTON Legislation sponsored by state Senator Joe Pennacchio (R- Morris/Passaic) preventing abuse of the state's disability pension system has was approved, pending minor changes, by the State Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission in December.
Legislation makes carbon monoxide detectors mandatory
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Following the death of a man at a South Charleston hotel, West Virginia lawmakers are advancing legislation to make sure hotels and other commercial locations where people sleep are equipped with carbon monoxide detectors. Rhode Island ...
House GOP offers its own insider trading bill
New legislation from House Republicans would ban insider trading by thousands of federal officials and bar lawmakers who are convicted of a felony from collecting government pensions.
Legislation Would Give Extra Protections To Domestic Violence Victims
A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation intended to help protect victims of domestic violence.
Legislation would apply to those making more than $1 million
Senate Democrats formally unveiled legislation Wednesday to ensure that all millionaires would pay a minimum federal tax of 30 percent.
New legislation introduced in Springfield
In the same week California's same sex marriage ban was overturned, an Illinois lawmaker introduced a bill to allow the practice here and a Senate panel began considering legislation Wednesday designed to tighten state laws for parents who fail to report missing children.
Drilling Fees Legislation Passes in Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Corbett, who negotiated the legislation with Republican leaders, is expected to sign the legislation, which would impose a fee on natural gas drilling.
