Overview

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

Description

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

• United Kingdom Implant Registry: A new national database will record details of cosmetic implants, including the implant type, manufacturer, clinic, surgeon, and patient (excluding patient's name and address, which will be kept confidential). This information will be used for monitoring clinical outcomes and issuing safety warnings.
• The United Kingdom Cosmetic Surgery Regulatory and Standards Authority (OffCos): This new body will be responsible for licensing and regulating cosmetic surgeons and clinics across the UK, inspecting premises and ensuring compliance with minimum standards. OffCos will also operate a financial guarantee scheme for practitioners.
• Advertising Ban: The bill prohibits advertising of cosmetic surgery and intervention procedures in the UK, aiming to curb misleading or irresponsible promotion of these services.
• 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 can result in fines or imprisonment.

Government Spending

The bill states that government funding will cover any expenditure incurred under the Act by the Secretary of State and any increase in sums payable under other Acts due to this bill. Specific figures are not provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Cosmetic Surgeons: Will be required to register with OffCos, meet new standards, and potentially face penalties for non-compliance.
• Cosmetic Surgery Clinics: Will need to be licensed and meet new standards of care and safety.
• Patients: Will benefit from increased safety and potentially better regulation and standards of care.
• Advertising Companies: Will be prohibited from advertising cosmetic surgery or intervention procedures.
• Manufacturers of Cosmetic Implants: Will be subject to increased scrutiny and data recording requirements.

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