NHBF welcomes re-launch of MPs cross-party group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing

The NHBF has welcomed the announcement that a cross-party group of MPs have re-launched the Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing All-Party Parliamentary Group (BAW APPG) to improve standards in the industry and ensure customer safety.

Co-chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and Judith Cummins MP, the Group is kick-starting its work in the new Parliament to celebrate the beauty and aesthetics industry and explore the challenges it faces.

Caroline Larissey, NHBF Director of Quality & Standards said, “The NHBF is delighted to be sponsoring the activities of the All-Party Parliamentary Group, it's a huge positive step towards raising awareness in Government".

The MPs will be undertaking a parliamentary inquiry into how to raise standards for training, qualifications, premises and hygiene to ensure all practitioners (beauty therapists etc) meet best practice requirements to protect the public and support the beauty industry. They will hear from stakeholders across the beauty and aesthetics industry and will present recommendations to Government on how regulations must be improved.

Alongside this, the APPG will host a panel series on ‘The Power of Beauty’ to explore topics such as industry sustainability, diversity, entrepreneurship and mental health, and continue to promote the vital work of Beauty Banks which aim to eliminate hygiene poverty in the UK.

Carolyn Harris and Judith Cummins MP, Co-Chairs of the BAW APPG said:

“We are delighted to be continuing our work to promote the UK’s beauty and aesthetics industry. The industry not only makes a vital contribution to our economy by employing more than 1 million people and keeping the high streets alive, but also supports the wellbeing of people up and down the country.

We look forward to hearing of the beauty sector’s successes while exploring the challenges they face.  We also believe it is important to address the lack ofconsistent and high-quality standards to protect customers and ensure the industry continues to thrive.”

 Caroline Larissey, NHBF Director of Quality & Standards said, “The NHBF is delighted to be sponsoring the activities of the All-Party Parliamentary Group. The relaunch of the APPG is a huge positive step towards raising awareness in Government and supporting the beauty, aesthetics and wellbeing industries. The group will highlight the benefits and explore the challenges faced by industry, practitioners and consumers.”