Dear valued FSA member,

We are happy to introduce our FSA News Flash with this email. The FSA is eager to provide spa industry related news, changes in law regulations and much more on an ongoing basis throughout the year, to ensure that your spa business is always well informed and able to comply with spa industry regulations. Please find the latest changes and updates below:

Massage Therapist Screening

All massage therapists MUST complete a fingerprinting and background screening!!

Did you know that as of July 1st, 2014 all massage therapists and establishment owners are now required to complete a fingerprinting and background screening?

All massage therapists and establishment owners MUST comply with this new provision by the January 31st, 2015 deadline.

N.B.: Make sure that the provider you select for the fingerprinting and background screening will include an onsite photo. Those submitting without the photo will be required to repeat every 2 years. Those submitting with the onsite photo will only be required to comply and submit one time.

For a list of approved fingerprinting and background vendors, please click on the link below:
http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/background-screening/livescan-service-providers.html

Background Screening FAQS:
http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/background-screening-faqs/

Electronic Fingerprinting Form:
http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/forms/electronic-fingerprinting-form.pdf

We hope you and your business can benefit from our first News Flash.

Spa Greetings from your FSA Family!