Publication - Consultation paper

Regulation and licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures: consultation background paper

Published: 20 December 2024
From: Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, +1 more … Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care
ISBN: 9781836911555

Background paper to support the consultation on the further regulation and licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This paper includes our proposals for robust and proportionate regulation to support responsible practitioners and ensure client safety.

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1 “[The international non-surgical cosmetics market] .. will grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 10.4% between 2022 and 2027”, Business Gateway Market Report: Non-surgical Procedures, updated January 2024; “Globally, aesthetic procedures increased by 11.2% in 2022. There was a 57.8% rise in non-surgical procedures between 2018 and 2022 worldwide”, PolicyBee website Aesthetics Industry UK Statistics

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Email: cosmetics.consultation@gov.scot

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