Cancer charities call for sunscreen VAT to be scrapped
Several cancer charities are calling for value added tax (VAT) to be scrapped from sunscreen to make it more affordable.
Several cancer charities are calling for value added tax (VAT) to be scrapped from sunscreen to make it more affordable.
In its response to the 2022 Select Committee Report on the Impact of Body Image on Mental and Physical Health, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced it will consider introducing premises standards for practitioners performing non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has released a response to the 2022 Select Committee Report on the Impact of Body Image on Mental and Physical Health, confirming that the new proposed licensing scheme is to be delayed.
The UK Government has confirmed its commitment to introducing a licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England, according to the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP).
MPs on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty and Wellbeing (APPG BAW) have launched an inquiry into the utilisation of complementary therapies promoting patients’ physical health, mental health and wellbeing.
The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has released more details of the proposed licensing scheme for cosmetic procedures in England, which is laid out in the Health and Care Act 2022.
MPs on the Health and Social Care Select Committee have called for the Government to implement stricter regulation on non-surgical cosmetic procedures in order to protect vulnerable individuals.
The Scottish government is to consider implementing new regulations on non-surgical cosmetic procedures after overwhelming backing from public consultation.
Industry stakeholders visited the Houses of Parliament in June to discuss the key issues relating to the recent proposed license in the Health and Care Bill.
On April 26, the Government concluded its scrutiny of the Health and Care Bill, meaning it now awaits the final step of Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament.