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Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures: Licensing

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 16 June 2025UIN 57380

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take legislative steps to improve the regulatory oversight of the non-surgical cosmetic sector.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Government is committed to taking action to address the longstanding 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 in our response to the consultation on the licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England, which we will publish at the earliest opportunity.

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