Action:
Elimination of Antibacterial Soap Requirement
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology seeks to amend its current regulations to eliminate the antibacterial requirement for soap used by clients and employees. The existing regulation requires antibacterial soap for client usage. It also mandates all employees providing client services to cleanse their hands with an antibacterial product prior to providing services to each client. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the benefits of using antibacterial hand soaps have not been proven, and there is little evidence that antibacterial soaps prevent diseases and infections better than non-antibacterial soaps. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 41-20 |
Barbering and Cosmetology Regulations |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 41 - 70 |
Esthetics Regulations |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [7243] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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9637
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Fast-Track
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2022. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Kelley Smith
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-8590
FAX: (866)245-9693
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
