Recommendation 19

The Government should bring forward consistent, enforceable standards for the non-surgical cosmetic sector that prioritise patient safety and competency, while ensuring training routes remain accessible and affordable for a predominantly female-led workforce. Training routes should include Ofqual-approved qualifications and apprenticeship models, including funded apprenticeship places in SMEs in the beauty industry, to ensure affordability and accessibility, particularly for the existing workforce, while eliminating short, inadequate courses. (Recommendation, Paragraph 78)