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Recommendation 18
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Acknowledged
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Introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures by July 2023.
Recommendation
The risk of exploitation of vulnerable groups seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures is too great and we recommend that to prevent further exploitation, the Department immediately draws up a clear timeframe for the consultation process. We urge the Government to make this a priority and to introduce the licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures by July 2023
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the need for suitably trained and qualified practitioners for non-surgical cosmetic procedures and commits to working with the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners and other stakeholders to consider whether further education and training requirements are necessary. However, it does not provide a clear timeframe for consultation or commit to introducing the licensing regime by July 2023.
Paragraph Reference:
109
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The government agrees that those who offer non-surgical cosmetic procedures to the public should be suitably trained and qualified. We recognise there is a need for nationally recognised standards covering the education, training and qualifications required for the administration of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners ( JCCP ) has already developed a competency framework covering high-risk non-surgical cosmetic procedures and there are a limited number of bodies currently able to offer training courses on non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This includes universities, colleges and private training companies. There are also a range of Ofqual -approved qualifications that are delivered by recognised Ofqual awarding bodies. We will work with JCCP and other relevant stakeholders to consider whether further education and training requirements are necessary.