The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has released further information clarifying regulation details, bringing into consideration the potential future licensing scheme.
The JCCP has updated its Premises Standards in preparation for the Parliament’s proposed licencing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures which is set out in the Health and Care Act 2022.
The standards have been formulated by the JCCP Clinical Advisory Group, in line with guidelines from the Chartered Institute for Environmental Health. They also consider the anticipated Department of Health and Social Care premises licence which is set to be introduced through the Act.
In addition, the organisation has updated its Good Practice Guide for Education and Training Courses. The guide covers how training providers should market their courses, how courses can be accredited, how CPD points can be awarded and how prospective participants should be assessed before being accepted onto courses. Updates have also been made to skin cleansing applications to promote patient safety and best practice. The changes were made following a recommendation within the Health and Social Care Committee’s report on the impact of body image on mental and physical health, published in 2022, that there should be a ‘minimum standard’ in non-surgical cosmetic training.
Professor David Sines, executive chair and registrar of the JCCP, said, “We are pleased to announce the publication of these updated documents. They have been produced following stakeholder engagement across the sector, and have been supported by the JCCP’s Education and Training Committee and Clinical Advisory Group. The JCCP will continue to work closely with key partner agencies in preparation for the awaited DHSC license for non-surgical practice in England.”
