The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (CPSA) serve as the recognised self-regulators of the UK’s non-surgical aesthetic industry. We provide the public with trusted information about non-surgical procedures and a pathway to raise concerns about practitioners when necessary.
At the heart of our mission is public protection and patient safety, ensuring all aspects of our work uphold the highest standards of care.
Practitioners and education providers accredited by the JCCP are guaranteed to meet stringent quality benchmarks, having demonstrated compliance with industry-recognised qualifications and standards of ethical practice set by the CPSA and JCCP.
Patient safety and public confidence – Our top priority in everything we do.
Inclusivity, equality, and diversity – Embracing fairness for all stakeholders.
Ethical practice – Adhering to a strict code of conduct for practitioners and education providers.
Openness and independence – Operating with transparency and without conflicts of interest.
Commitment to innovation – Recognising best practices and adapting to industry advancements.
Partnerships – Collaborating with patients and stakeholders to drive excellence.
The JCCP is committed to safeguarding the public by:
Enforcing strict entry standards for practitioners and ongoing registration requirements.
Approving qualifications and education and training providers that meet rigorous standards.
Maintaining a public register of qualified practitioners and providers.
Taking swift action if standards are not upheld.
Providing accessible, clear information to those considering non-surgical treatments.
Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP):
Registers practitioners and accredited training providers.
Focused on ensuring patient safety through robust regulation.
Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (CPSA):
Sets clinical and practice standards for the sector.
Collects data on adverse events and complications to improve practices.
The JCCP was created to address a growing need for credible regulation, guidance, and protection in an unregulated sector. Its objectives include:
Establishing a system for accrediting practitioners, training providers and educational qualifications.
Reducing risk to patients and practitioners.
Collaborating with the CPSA to develop industry-wide clinical standards and qualifications.
Serving as a focal point for stakeholders in the sector.
Provision of professional advice to UK regulators and Government departments
Managing registers: Maintaining registers of qualified practitioners and education providers.
Setting standards: Publishing a code of conduct aligned with statutory bodies like GMC, NMC, and GDC.
Publicising information: Ensuring the public can easily access information about qualified practitioners.
Accreditation: Approving practitioners and training providers who meet agreed standards.
Governance advice: Providing professional advice to UK regulators and Government departments
Complaints management: Maintaining a public facing portal to report and capture issues of concern within the cosmetic sector
The JCCP also supports Health Education England’s (HEE) framework by enhancing education and qualifications for non-surgical procedures and tracking adverse events to improve safety.
Establishing clinical and practice proficiency standards.
Conducting evidence-based research to inform guidelines.
Monitoring new treatments and updating educational curricula.
Collecting data on adverse events and patient outcomes.
Advising regulatory bodies on best practices for aesthetic treatments.
The JCCP and CPSA oversee standards for a range of treatments, including:
Injectables
Fillers
Peels
Laser and light therapies
Hair restoration surgery
By working together, the JCCP and CPSA aim to build trust, raise standards, and ensure safety across the non-surgical aesthetic industry.
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