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Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures: Licensing

Asked by Andrew GriffithConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 6 February 2025UIN 28164

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to section 180 of the Health and Social Care Act 2022, whether he plans to create a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Government is committed to taking action to address concerns about the safety of the cosmetics sector, and is exploring options for further regulation in this area. We will set out the details of our approach at the earliest opportunity.

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