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Legislation has been introduced to tackle underage cosmetic procedures which can ruin lives
Posted 15 January 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Analysis|Consumer Goods and Services|National
ANALYSIS: Tougher legislation has given Trading Standards new powers to tackle illegal cosmetic procedures on under-18s, but enforcing the law against unregistered practitioners operating through social media presents significant practical challenges.
Following the introduction of the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021, it is an offence for businesses in England to administer Botox or dermal fillers to people under the age of 18.1 The legislation was introduced amid concerns about the physical and psychological harm such procedures can cause to young people who fall prey to unscrupulous, unregistered and often elus...
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