Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 88417

Disease Control: Personal Care Services

Tabled: 5 November 2025

Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has considered the introduction of (a) mandatory hygiene protocols and (b) licensing requirements for nail and beauty salons.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Nail and beauty salons are already required to comply with various legislation depending on the services they offer. This includes the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and other legislation such as the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regula...

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