Overview

This bill aims to improve safety and standards in the cosmetic surgery industry in the UK by establishing a new regulatory body, a national implant registry, and by prohibiting the advertising of cosmetic procedures.

Description

The Cosmetic Surgery (Minimum Standards) Bill introduces several key measures:

• United Kingdom Implant Registry: A new body will be created to record details of cosmetic implants, including the type of implant, manufacturer, date of surgery, and practitioner involved. This information (excluding patient name and address) will be publicly accessible to monitor clinical outcomes and issue safety warnings.
• OffCos (United Kingdom Cosmetic Surgery Regulatory and Standards Authority): This new regulatory body will be responsible for licensing and registering all cosmetic surgery practitioners and premises. It will also oversee inspections and the implementation of a financial guarantee scheme.
• Advertising Ban: The bill prohibits the advertising of cosmetic surgery and cosmetic intervention procedures in the UK.
• Regulation of Non-Surgical Procedures: All non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including practitioners and products, will be regulated and licensed by OffCos.
• Offences: Failure to comply with the regulations set by OffCos or the advertising ban can result in fines or imprisonment.

Government Spending

The bill will require government funding to cover the establishment and operation of OffCos and the Implant Registry. Specific figures are not provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Cosmetic Surgeons: Required to register with OffCos, obtain licenses, and adhere to stricter regulations. They will also be affected by the advertising ban.
• Cosmetic Surgery Clinics: Will need to be licensed by OffCos and meet specific standards of care.
• Patients: Will benefit from increased safety and transparency within the industry. They will also have increased access to information about their implant.
• Advertising Companies: Will be affected by the advertising ban on cosmetic procedures.
• Manufacturers of cosmetic implants: Will be subject to increased scrutiny and regulation through the Implant Registry.

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