UK Government to Introduce Licensing and Training Standards for High-Risk Cosmetic Procedures
The UK government has announced plans to introduce strict licensing and qualification requirements for high-risk cosmetic procedures, with only suitably trained healthcare professionals permitted to perform treatments such as non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts, alongside new age restrictions and oversight measures for other aesthetic treatments.
California ushers in compulsory textured hair education in cosmetology licensing
California Governor Newsom has signed a landmark bill into law mandating the inclusion of textured hair education in the state’s cosmetology licensing requirements and curriculums. California is home to the highest number of cosmetology schools in the US.
Allergan Sues Revance Over Secrets
AbbVie’s Allergan unit is proceeding with a lawsuit against Revance Therapeutics, accusing them of using confidential data to compete in the anti-wrinkle injection and facial filler market.
Push for Texture-Inclusive Cosmetology Training
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the Texture Education Collective (TEC) collaborate to promote texture-inclusive legislation in New Jersey.
British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology launches new framework to ensure consumer safety
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTC) has launched a new framework, named T.I.M.E at the Houses of Parliament, which aims to ensure that consumers are aware of what to be mindful of when booking a service with a beauty therapist.
Medical skincare clinic Sk:n Clinic renews partnership with Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners
UK-based medical skincare clinic group Sk:n Clinics has renewed its contract with the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners, which they have partnered with since 2016.
Fillers to come under scope of MHRA as UK to revisit medical device regulation
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products regulatory Agency has announced that it intends to reform medical devices regulation to improve patient health and encourage innovation.
Benefit Cosmetics updates COVID policy to allow health care workers access to treatments
LVMH-owned Benefit Cosmetics has updated its UK COVID-secure policy after receiving criticism for a screening process that precluded health care workers from receiving treatments at its stores, according to a report published by the BBC.
Lose: Lose – Federal judge rejects Olaplex and L’Oréal patent appeal
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has rejected an appeal against a decision in the ongoing battle between Olaplex and L’Oréal, which was challenged by both parties, according to a report published by the World Intellectual Property Review.
Elemis debuts no-touch facial
Elemis has ushered in a new low-contact treatment experience that it is planning to debut at its Mayfair salon, government restrictions allowing, this month.
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