MPs warn of gaps in hair and beauty product regulation

Technology · First reported 4 Nov, 00:01 · Updated 00:40

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A parliamentary committee report says regulation of hair and beauty products has not kept pace with the sector and warns that consumers have suffered harm. The Government has launched a consultation on proposed rules for some high-risk procedures and says it remains committed to licensing lower-risk treatments.

The Science and Technology Committee said existing cosmetics rules are confusing and have failed to keep pace with changes in the sector.
People have reported harms including chemical burns, scarring, infections and allergic reactions after using products or receiving procedures.
The Government is consulting on proposed restrictions for some high-risk procedures and says it plans a licensing scheme for lower-risk treatments.

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Key facts

Report author: The Science and Technology Committee of MPs.
Committee chair: Dame Chi Onwurah.
Consultation examples: The proposed measures include classifying Brazilian butt lifts as cosmetic surgery and restricting some other high-risk treatments to specified health professionals.
Lower-risk treatments: The Government says it remains committed to a licensing scheme for procedures such as Botox and lip fillers.