Founding Salon Advantages:
Founding Salons are early participants in the Australian Grooming Safety Standards (AGSS) framework who are committed to improving safety, professionalism, and best practice within the grooming industry.
These businesses are working toward alignment with AGSS standards as part of the program’s development phase.
Founding Salon status does not represent certification. Formal certification audits and star ratings will be introduced following the official launch of the AGSS Certification Program.
Participating salons receive:
Supporting Real-World Implementation
Founding salons assist in applying AGSS standards in active salon environments, helping ensure the framework is practical, achievable, and relevant to daily grooming operations.
Contribution to Development of AGSS Standards
Feedback, insights, and real-world application from Founding Salons directly contribute to refining and strengthening AGSS guidelines, ensuring the standards continue to evolve in line with industry needs.
Early Adoption and Industry Leadership
Founding Salons are recognised as early adopters demonstrating leadership in safety, professionalism, and animal welfare within the grooming industry.
Founding Salon Recognition
All Founding Salons receive official recognition as early participants in the AGSS program, including Founding Salon status and associated accreditation acknowledgement.
Founding Salon Advantages
Founding Salons play an important role in supporting the early development of the Australian Grooming Safety Standard (AGSS) and the advancement of safer grooming practices across the industry.
As part of the founding group, participating businesses receive:
• Recognition as an AGSS Founding Salon on the official AGSS Founding Salons page
• Permanent acknowledgement as one of the first salons to support the establishment of AGSS
• Complimentary Professional Membership for the first year following assessment
• Early access to new safety resources, tools, and program updates
• Priority communication regarding future certification program developments
• Opportunity to provide feedback that helps shape the ongoing development of AGSS standards
• Complimentary digital AGSS Safety Handbook provided upon successful audit
Founding Salon participation begins with registration for an AGSS audit and onboarding into the AGSS framework.