Regulation of injectable cosmetic treatments to be introduced

Published: 23 February 2010

The provision of injectable cosmetic treatments, including dermal fillers and botulinum toxin, is to be controlled for the first time with the imminent launch of new rules in the form of a Government backed registration scheme, it was announced today.   

This registration, certification and inspection scheme has been developed by the injectable cosmetics industry with the encouragement of Ministers to safeguard patients from treatments carried about by unqualified rogue practitioners. The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) will be running the industry-led shared regulation scheme.

For more information please visit the Independent Healthcare Advisory Services website.