Inaugural Plastic Solutions Summit
UV Safety Initiative
The Council supports the All Party Parliamentary Group for Beauty & Wellbeing to publish the first parliamentary report and recommendations on UV Safety.
The British Beauty Council
The British Beauty Council was officially inaugurated, receiving government approval to use British and Council in the organisation’s name.
Inaugural British Beauty Festival China
British Beauty Festival 2026, held in Shanghai in partnership with the Department for Business & Trade and Chrysalis Beauty, showcased the best of British beauty to Chinese consumers and industry leaders. The Festival created valuable opportunities for British brands to build connections, gain market insights and explore growth opportunities in China.
The 2nd ‘Great British Beauty Clean Up’
The 2nd annual Great British Beauty Clean Up with over XX brands taking part to promote sustainable practices and consumer behaviour. The British Beauty Council collaborated with MYGroup to launch a takeback scheme for hard-to-recycle items, such as used hair foils and makeup compacts.
SIC Codes Update
First identifying the need for SIC code updates to segment the hair, beauty and spa sectors in 2018, followed by 8 years of lobbying by The British Beauty Council, the Government announced the recommended changes in the UK, with international changes made in 2025.
The British Beauty Council’s Recommendations for Urgent Licensing And Regulation in the Aesthetics Industry, Were Among Those Adopted in the Women And Equalities Report into Cosmetic Procedures.
3rd Parliamentary drop-in for MP’s and Ministers to showcase the Value of Beauty report and beauty industry’s economic impact.
3rd Parliamentary drop-in for MP’s and Ministers to showcase the Value of Beauty report and beauty industry’s economic impact valued at £30.4 billion.
The Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee
Gave evidence to the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee on the science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments, highlighting the urgent need for regulation in aesthetics.
Removal of the £135 De Minimis Tax Exemption
Secured the removal of the £135 de minimis tax exemption for overseas importers of low-value products to the UK, removing unfair competition.
