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Mission and values

At the heart of our mission is public protection and patient safety.

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Our missionOur values and how we protect the publicKey structures in the non-surgical sectorWhy the JCCP was establishedSetting standards by treatment/procedural modality

Our mission

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.

Setting the standard

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.

Our values and how we protect the public

Patient safety and public confidenceOur top priority in everything we do.
Inclusivity, equality, and diversityEmbracing fairness for all stakeholders.
Ethical practiceAdhering to a strict code of conduct for practitioners and education providers.
Openness and independenceOperating with transparency and without conflicts of interest.
Commitment to innovationRecognising best practices and adapting to industry advancements.
PartnershipsCollaborating with patients and stakeholders to drive excellence.

Key structures in the non-surgical sector

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP): Registers practitioners and accredited training providers. Focused on ensuring patient safety through robust regulation.

Managing registersMaintaining registers of qualified practitioners and education providers.
Setting standardsPublishing a code of conduct aligned with statutory bodies like GMC, NMC, and GDC.
Publicising informationEnsuring the public can easily access information about qualified practitioners.
AccreditationApproving practitioners and training providers who meet agreed standards.
Governance adviceProviding professional advice to UK regulators and Government departments.
Complaints managementMaintaining 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.

Why the JCCP was established

The JCCP was created to address a growing need for credible regulation, guidance, and protection in an unregulated sector. Its objectives include:

AccreditationEstablishing a system for accrediting practitioners, training providers and educational qualifications.
Reducing riskReducing risk to patients and practitioners.
Clinical standardsCollaborating with the CPSA to develop industry-wide clinical standards and qualifications.
A focal pointServing as a focal point for stakeholders in the sector.
Professional adviceProvision of professional advice to UK regulators and Government departments.

Setting standards by treatment/procedural modality

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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