Cosmetic Regulation
The current regulatory framework places few restrictions on who may perform non-surgical cosmetic interventions. There is also a lack of nationally recognised requirements or standards covering the education, training and qualifications required for the administration of these treatments. There is also no assurance that the premises in which non-surgical cosmetic interventions are carried out meet hygiene standards, or that individuals carrying out procedures have appropriate indemnity and insurance arrangements in place.
	This amendment to the Health and Care Act will grant the Secretary of State a delegated power to introduce a licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures and prohibit carrying out these procedures without a licence or outside of licensed premises. Regulations made using these powers will be subject to the affirmative parliamentary procedure.
	Both the personal licence and the premises licence will be issued by Local Authorities, which may also attach conditions to such licences.
	The regulations may create offences related to: (i) a breach of the prohibition in the section (ii)a breach of conditions related to the personal licence or the premises licence, and (iii) the provision of false or misleading information to a local authority in connection with these licences. Such an offence would be punishable on summary conviction with a fine.
	The details and scope of these regulations (including what specific procedures require a licence and the size of any fines) will be the product of an extensive engagement exercise and the section requires the regulations to be subject to a public consultation.