Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 119099
Breasts: Plastic Surgery
Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Question
Jayne Kirkham
Labour (Co-op) — Truro and Falmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will introduce regular testing of approved breast implants to ensure continued compliance with safety standards.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedUnder existing medical device regulations, UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002, all medical devices must meet the Essential Requirements, which includes the use of designated standards that specify mandatory safety and performance criteria for those devic...
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