Closed petition Regulate & License the Non-Surgical Cosmetic Sector

To provide inclusive regulatory standards and licensing for non-surgical cosmetic professionals who offer treatments and services such as;
dermal filler injections, toxin injections, fat dissolving injections, invasive cosmetic treatments - i.e laser treatments, chemical peels.

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Introduce a licensing scheme which covers - recognised accreditation, best practice standards and mandatory business requirements, without excluding skilled practitioners and professionals.

We think all individuals and businesses (medic and non-medic) should be held accountable to these regulatory requirements - To help minimise treatment related complications and inadequate standards from any unlicensed individuals or businesses who continue to performing invasive treatments and services unregulated.

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  1. Hair and beauty regulation: MPs want to hear from you

    Have you had a bad experience of a beauty product or treatment in the UK?

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