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Scotland’s statutory consumer body, Consumer Scotland, has emphasized the need for enhanced protections in forthcoming legislation governing non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers. The proposed Scottish government bill seeks to strengthen the regulatory framework for these procedures, but Consumer Scotland has urged for more comprehensive measures to ensure consumer safety. Concerns have been raised by healthcare professionals regarding Scotland’s standing as the worst country in Europe for unqualified beauticians administering cosmetic injections.
If enacted, the bill would make it unlawful to provide non-surgical treatments to individuals under the age of 18 and would stipulate that these procedures must be performed in officially approved premises. While Consumer Scotland supports the bill’s general intent, it advocates for additional safeguards, including mandatory disclosure of risks, likely outcomes, qualifications of practitioners, and aftercare protocols. The consumer body also calls for the publication of success rates and requires providers to maintain proper registration and insurance coverage, alongside transparent links to complaint handling bodies.
Douglas White, Consumer Scotland’s director of policy and advocacy, stressed the importance of trust and safety in cosmetic procedures: “Consumers should be able to trust that any cosmetic procedure they undergo is carried out safely, in an appropriate environment, and by someone with the right qualifications.” He acknowledged the bill as a positive step but noted “there are clear opportunities to strengthen it.” Furthermore, Consumer Scotland highlighted the need for accessible compensation mechanisms for consumers if adverse outcomes occur.
Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are popular in Scotland, with thousands receiving dermal fillers and Botox each year. Dermal fillers are primarily injected into the face to reduce wrinkles and restore volume, while Botox works by relaxing muscles to diminish the appearance of wrinkles. Botox is classified as a prescription-only medicine in the UK, meaning only qualified medical professionals can administer it legally. However, some beauticians reportedly obtain unlicensed Botox products online and offer injections in salons and private homes. The British Association of Cosmetic Nurses points out that many other countries already restrict such procedures to trained health professionals. Scotland’s bill, currently at the second stage of consideration by the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, would regulate all beauty and wellbeing treatments that pierce the skin, including chemical peels, and aims to ensure that all procedures are conducted in hygienic settings by suitably trained practitioners using regulated products
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