Passing of cosmetics amendment to Health and Care Bill is momentous, says CIEH
By Ross Matthewman, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
CIEH has declared the passing of an amendment to the Health and Care Bill, as momentous. The amendment gives the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care the power to bring into force a national licensing scheme for aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
Last week, CIEH strongly welcomed...
Botox or filler providers could need licenses under new government plans
The licensing idea is included in an amendment to the Health And Care Bill, which will be tabled today, although the full details will be decided following a public consultation.
The government is pushing for providers of botox or fillers to be licensed, so patients can be protected from botched cosmetic procedures.
Under new plans, the health secretary would be given the...
Government to crack down on unregulated cosmetic procedures
The government announces its intention to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers.Amendment to Health and Care Bill will give the Health Secretary powers to introduce a licence for non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers
Scope and details of regulations to be determined via public consultation
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