Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 4563
Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures: Licensing
Tabled: 6 September 2024
Answered: 16 September 2024
Question
Blair McDougall
Labour — East Renfrewshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he (a) is taking and (b) plans to take steps to prevent the online (i) purchase and (ii) use of harmful dermal fillers and botox injections by unqualified beauticians.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Government is currently considering what steps may need to be taken in relation to the safety of the non-surgical cosmetics sector. The Government will set out its position at the earliest opportunity.