Question reference: S6W-23928
- Asked by: Ross Greer, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 15 December 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 3 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Answer
Following the Scottish Government’s 2020 consultation on the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures (that pierce or penetrate the skin), officials are working on introducing secondary legislation to enable HIS to regulate independent healthcare services, including non-surgical cosmetic procedures, provided by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from premises other than registered pharmacies, and/or which are provided outwith the terms of NHS contracts.
In addition, officials are engaging with the UK Department of Health and Social Care in regard to their recent consultation and working with stakeholders including healthcare professionals, hair and beauty industry representatives and Environmental Health Officers to consider the potential scope of further regulation in Scotland.