About Face Microblading&Permanent                Cosmetics           

1.  Members are to maintain high professional standards consistent with sound practices. 
 
2. Members are to conduct business relationships in a manner that is fair to all.
 
3. Members will promote professionalism in the cosmetic tattoo/permanent makeup industry without discrimination against any fellow member's background.
 
4. Members will further the interests of the Society and encourage cooperation throughout the cosmetic tattoo industry.
 
5. Members will refrain from any immoral or unethical behavior in their business dealings.
 
6. Members will strive to participate in continuing education to upgrade and improve their knowledge and skills.
 
7. Members will follow all SPCP, city, state and federal guidelines set forth for the cosmetic tattoo industry.
 
8. Members understand they must be in compliance with OSHA regulations and CDC guidelines as they apply to the cosmetic tattoo industry. 
 
9.a. Members will use only those tattoo products made in the USA or imported from reputable companies and will not use any product deemed unsafe or improper by the FDA. 
 
9.b. Members agree that manufacturers and distributors of equipment or supplies, including pigments and anesthetics, not provide false or misleading statements to the consumer and fully disclose all ingredients. 
 
10. Members will utilize safe practices of sterilization of all machine or device components that can potentially be contaminated by bloodborne pathogens.  Disposable parts, including needles, will not be re-used.

11. Members agree the application of permanent makeup is in fact tattooing.   Members will not deceive their clients regarding this aspect of permanent cosmetics by stating "this is not tattooing".
 
12. Members understand the process of tattooing is not temporary or completely painless.   Members will make no false or misleading statements to the public in their advertisements, brochures, or consultation materials regarding the process of tattooing. 

13. Members agree that any training program at the beginner level shall be no less than 100 hours in duration and shall include practical components under direct instructor supervision
 Members agree not to teach any such program which falls short of these minimum standards.

14. Members may not appropriate any Society materials, including such as articles,videos,images, and membership lists for their own personal gain. Members may not reproduce or use and of said materials including the membership list, for any reason without prior written approval of the Board of SPCP.