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Select committee: Women and Equalities Committee

Conclusion 7

11th Report – Cosmetic procedures Published 18 Feb 2026 Addressed to Government Equalities Office

Women and Equalities Committee Health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗

Conclusion (the committee's words)
The PIP implant scandal involved substandard implants being given to women for many years without detection. The new post-surveillance regime for breast implants must include regular testing of approved implants to ensure continued compliance with safety standards. (Recommendation, Paragraph 35)

From: Women and Equalities Committee, 11th Report – Cosmetic procedures (HC 869), 18 February 2026

Government response

No government response linked yet: deadline 18 April 2026, 197 days ago.