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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...
This independent report sets out recommendations to protect people who choose cosmetic surgery.
Check when packaging is classified as a finished plastic packaging component, and what is meant by substantial modifications, to find out if you must register for the tax.
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...
Help available and steps you should take if you have a medical emergency or are hospitalised abroad, including for planned treatment.
Section (4A.01 - 4A.31) last updated January 2025.
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