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People and businesses are invited to share their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer as thousands complain of ‘botched’ procedures.
We are seeking your views on what procedures should be in scope of the licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
This independent report sets out recommendations to protect people who choose cosmetic surgery.
The government announces its intention to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers.
Case study on the regulation of the providers of injectable cosmetic treatments in a rapidly growing market.
Information for under 18s and their parents or guardians on the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021.
The purpose of this committee was to assess existing arrangements for ensuring the quality and safety of cosmetic interventions.The committee's work has concluded. It published its final report in April 2013 that sets out recommendations to protect people who choose...
This advice has been written by the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Expert Advisory Group (PRASEAG) at the request of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA – UK regulator). It is in the form of questions, asked of...
Information for patients, public and health care professionals.
How practitioners and businesses can comply with the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021.
Information for local authorities, the police and others involved in enforcing the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021.
Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
Sets out response to the independent review of the regulation of cosmetic interventions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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