BISA appointed as official UK representative of CIDESCO

3 September 2007 – Section: News – Category: ,

CIDESCO is the world’s major and most prestigious organisation in the field of esthetics and beauty therapy. Founded in 1946, CIDESCO is represented in over 33 countries in all five continents. CIDESCO’s aims are:

  • to promote esthetics and cosmetology on an international level
  • to co-ordinate the professional activities of its members

CIDESCO’s aims are accomplished through:

  • establishing professional standards for its members
  • organising professional examinations in esthetics and beauty therapy and awarding of diplomas
  • the recognition and approval of beauty centres
  • the worldwide use of the CIDESCO Logo and Trademark, as well as the protection against improper use
  • the encouragement of the exchange of professional information amongst the members, in particular through the organisation of international congresses
  • the recognition of individuals who have rendered outstanding services for the association

BISA is the UK representative body for the spa industry and its remit is to encourage professional development and further education for spa therapists who wish to develop a career in this industry. The rapid growth of the spa sector in the UK is generating increased demand for professional therapists and BISA is encouraging individuals to join the BISA/CIDESCO membership which is now open for qualified therapists who hold CIDESCO International Diplomas, or similar full beauty and body therapy qualifications, such as CIBTAC, ITEC, NVQ3, City and Guilds, BTEC and HND.

The benefit of having an individual membership is in the fact that its members network and support each other whilst updating themselves by attending and participating in the BISA/CIDESCO activities. The recent BISA Conference held at Fortina Spa, Sliema, Malta on 1-3rd December, 2006, is one such activity and this is an excellent forum to show latest innovations in spa treatments, marketing techniques and spa developments around the world.
In the UK, BISA/CIDESCO members can attend public and trade exhibitions at which our organisations participate.

Cost of individual membership of BISA/CIDESCO is £85 per year. Membership can be obtained by contacting:

BISA/CIDESCO Head Office,
Spa House,
Winchet Hill,
Goudhurst,
Kent TN17 1JY

Tel: +44 (0)1580 212954
Email:

For further information please also visit the CIDESCO GB (Section A) website at www.cidesco.co.uk or the main CIDESCO website at www.cidesco.com.