Scotland's Non-surgical Procedures Act 2026: What Clinics Must Do

Updated 18 October 2026

The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 12 May 2026.

What it does

Bans listed procedures, including injectables, ablative laser, chemical peels, thread lifts and microneedling, for under 18s.
Limits procedures to permitted premises, such as registered independent clinics and hospitals.
Fines of up to £20,000, with enforcement by Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Timetable

Parts in force from 13 May 2026 and 22 July 2026.
The premises offence cannot start before 6 September 2027.

What to do now

If you are not yet registered with HIS, plan for it. Registered clinics need a complaints procedure that meets Regulation 15, with a reply within 20 working days.

Sources

legislation.gov.uk: asp 2026/13
legislation.gov.uk: SSI 2026/206 commencement

This page is general information, not legal advice.