Health and Beauty Businesses
Offering Laser and IPL Treatments:
The Legal Requirements
In the United Kingdom, all businesses using IPLs and laser equipment must,
- Undertake a suitable and sufficient risk assessment
- Provide safety information and training for all staff
- Have written policies and procedures in place
(businesses employing 5 or more staff)
Depending upon geographical location and/or treatments offered, the following may also be required,
- Register with the HIW (Wales), CQC (England) or RQIA (Northern Ireland)
- Special Treatments Licence from the council