Regulation

A Guide to Medical Device and Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance in the UK

Arzu Balkas, director of Vera Global Ltd, provides an introductory step-by-step guide to the considerations forproduct distribution in the UK Planning to introduce medical devices or cosmetic products to the UK market? Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, or brand owner, …

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MPs raise alarm over unregulated cosmetic specialty in Westminster Hall debate

MPs gathered in Westminster Hall today, September 11, to debate the urgent need for the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The debate was brought forward by nurse prescriber Nicky Robinson, BAMAN

News Special: UK Government Announces New Licensing Scheme to Regulate Cosmetic Procedure

Aesthetics explores the Government’s plans to regulate the field and the community’s response The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed plans to introduce a national licensing scheme

Longevita calls for cosmetic tourism regulation

Cosmetic surgery provider Longevita has published a white paper advocating for the regulation of international medical tourism. The company claims many clinics abroad operate without any legal requirements to conduct pre-admission

News Special: UKHSA Issues National Warning Following Rise in Botulism Cases

Aesthetics examines the recent UKHSA public warning about rising botulism cases linked to counterfeit botulinum toxin The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to the public following botulism cases connected to counterfeit botulinum toxin.1 Between June 4 …

Understanding Regulatory Frameworks for Injectables

Professor Steve Davies and Dr Anish Kotecha explore what aesthetic practitioners need to know about the aesthetic products they are injecting The rapid expansion of the aesthetics specialty in the UK has seen an influx of a variety of aesthetic …

Nurse prescriber fined for breaching prescription-only protocols

A nurse prescriber has been fined £8,000 after unlawfully supplying botulinum toxin and other prescription-only medicines (POMs) without the required pharmacist oversight. Nichola Hawes came to the attention of the

New proposals announced for cosmetic regulation in Scotland

The Scottish Government has published its response to the recent consultation on the regulation and licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. It has confirmed revised proposals ahead of legislation expected later

Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Bill unveiled in Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce the Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Bill, aimed at improving the safety and regulation of aesthetic treatments. The proposed Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Bill seeks

NMC rules against remote prescribing for cosmetic procedures

In a major regulatory shift set to impact the aesthetics sector, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has ruled that from June 1, 2025, independent nurse and midwife prescribers will

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