Government Committee adopts NHBF recommendations as central to new report
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has welcomed a
report this week from the Commons
Health and Social Care Committee urging the government to speed up introduction of a promised licensing regime for
non-surgical cosmetic procedures (ie fillers, Botox chemical peels,
microdermabrasion, and non-surgical laser interventions) to prevent vulnerable
people being exploited and ensuring that premises are hygienically fit for purpose.
Caroline Larissey, director of quality and standards at NHBF said,
“The recommendations in the Health and Social Care Committee's report are
well-considered and helpful. The NHBF is pleased to see on the back of our
written evidence, recommendations around specific premises standards with
enforcement powers attached and a qualifications and training framework as a
central pillar to the future licensing regime.”
“The proposed Taskforce makes sense in bringing together the
different regulatory bodies and it's essential that the hair & beauty
sector is represented here. We have also consistently called for a central
point of contact for advice and guidance for the public. In line with the
report, we are keen to push on, engage in the government's consultation process
and deliver better public safety.”
The Government does have new powers to introduce a licensing
regime for non-surgical cosmetic however, is yet to clarify a timetable for the
next stage in the consultation around how this will look or be implemented.
The report also recommended that online advertising should carry a
logo to identify body images that have been digitally altered plus called for a
review of the use of anabolic steroids for cosmetic purposes and for further
research on tackling obesity while eliminating weight stigma and
discrimination.
The full Commons
Health and Social Care Committee report can be found here
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Notes to editors:
Established
in 1942, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has 6,000 Members and
is the UK's largest trade body for the hair, beauty and barbering industries.
The NHBF focuses on helping Members to run successful and profitable hair and
beauty businesses by providing advice, specialist support and tailored
services to meet the unique challenges of running a salon or barbershop.
For media enquiries about the National Hair and Beauty Federation,
please contact
SLBPR: Sharon Brigden | sharon@slbpr.co.uk | 0113 269 8100 | 07939 13628
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