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Cosmetic Surgery: Regulation

Asked by Bell Ribeiro-AddyLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 65051

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that experienced non-medical aesthetic practitioners are included in (a) consultations and (b) policy development on the regulation of cosmetic procedures.

Answered by Karin Smyth

In exploring options for the regulation of cosmetic procedures, the Department has engaged with a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives from the British Beauty Council and the Beauty Industry Group. The Department will continue to engage with a broad range of stakeholders in addressing concerns about the safety of the cosmetics sector, and will notify them of any upcoming consultations on this area to which they can contribute.

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