Regulation

Aesthetic regulation update provided in Parliament session

Lucy Powell MP, Leader of the House of Commons, has confirmed that a response to the consultation on the licensing of non-surgical cosmetics is in progress. During a Parliamentary session,

Scottish consultation on aesthetic regulation closes next month

The Scottish Government’s public consultation on the future of non-surgical cosmetic regulation is open until February 14. The Government is seeking public opinion on its suggestion that all non-surgical procedures

DermaFocus issues warning on unauthorised sale of Plinest

Aesthetic distributor DermaFocus has reported a rise in the number of unauthorised online shops and pharmacies selling the Plinest range of polynucleotides. As the UK’s exclusive distributor of Plinest by

MHRA urges caution over weight loss medicine

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding the public not to buy weight-loss medicines without a prescription from healthcare professionals. This New Year, the UK regulator warned

ASA rules against ‘Ozempic dupe’ supplement claims

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against a supplement company after misleading weight loss claims. Across three social media adverts posted in June 2024, the company published claims including, ‘POV:

Wales introduces licensing scheme for special procedure safety

The Welsh Government has introduced a licensing scheme designed to improve hygiene and safety standards for acupuncture, electrolysis, piercing and tattooing procedures. The Licensing Rules for Special Procedures in Wales

Scottish Government confirms aesthetic regulation by Spring 2026

After a Parliamentary debate, the Scottish Government has confirmed that regulation of the aesthetics sector will be implemented by April 2026. In the session, the Government also committed to completing

Aesthetics recognised as a medical specialty by the Royal Society of Medicine

The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) has created its first new section in 35 years, formally recognising aesthetics as a medical specialty for the first time. The society explains that

World Health Organisation issues warning over counterfeit Ozempic

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a global warning regarding fake versions of weight loss injection Ozempic. The organisation has stated that the semaglutide product, the legitimate version of

Scottish Parliamentary roundtable held on aesthetic regulation

On June 13, a roundtable was held at the Scottish Parliament, with Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and specialty representatives discussing aesthetic regulation. Representatives from Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety

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