The JCCP works closely with the Cosmetics Practice Standards Authority (CPSA) to set the Standards that cover cosmetics procedures and supports the register of approved practitioners run by the JCCP.^10,12

The CPSA/JCCP Standards incorporate relevant requirements and expectations set out under various statutory regulations and in professional regulator standards, such as those issued by the GPhC.

Core expectations in the CPSA/JCCP Standards cover aspects such as:^10,12

·     - Probity –acting with honesty and integrity

·     - Duty of candour – to be open and honest when something goes wrong

·     - Efficacy of treatments

·     - Education and training, continuing professional development (CPD) and appraisal

·     - Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working

·     - Indemnity

·     - Pre-employment checks such as practising privileges and Disclosure and Barring Service

·     - Immunisation history if involved in direct patient care

·     - Workplace health and safety and welfare

·     - Supervision and accountability

·     - Emergency care

·     - Patient safety and safeguarding

·     - Medicines management

·     - Infection control

·     - The patient journey

·     - Medical records and information governance

·     - Fees and advertising

While membership of the JCCP is a voluntary, it has a Memorandum of Understanding with the General Pharmaceutical Council. This says the JCCP will, if necessary, refer a pharmacy professional or pharmacy premises, or share information, if it has concerns about the provision of non-surgical cosmetic practice by the individual or business.⁹