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    Lucy WalkerBy Lucy Walker3 Mins Read
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    In a striking move to safeguard the youth, West Yorkshire has placed itself at the forefront of a significant legal stride in the aesthetics industry. The region’s Trading Standards body has turned its attention to businesses offering botox and cosmetic fillers, enforcing a law that shields children from these adult treatments.

    Here’s the lowdown: West Yorkshire Trading Standards have identified and reached out to every business in the Bradford area that offers these types of injections. What’s on the agenda? Ensuring they understand it’s not just frowned upon but a criminal offence to offer such treatments to those under the tender age of 18.

    Why all the fuss, you ask? Well, the enforcement comes on the heels of the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021, a piece of legislation that’s as straightforward as it sounds: it’s illegal to treat or even arrange to treat anyone under 18 with these procedures.

    The Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021 makes it an offence to treat, or make arrangements to treat, an individual under the age of 18.

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    This isn’t just a slap-on-the-wrist situation. Businesses that decide to flout this law won’t be getting away with a mere telling-off. Trading Standards has made it crystal clear that those who break the law will face stringent enforcement action. It’s no laughing matter!

    But how exactly did they put this plan into action? Trading Standards launched what they’re calling a ‘trader education project’ across West Yorkshire. Their mission? To write to all identifiable businesses providing botox and cosmetic filler services. The tally? A whopping 53 businesses were contacted.

    Each of these businesses received more than just a friendly note. They were asked to sign and return a declaration, essentially a promise, confirming they had digested the advisory letter and were crystal clear about their legal obligations. Think of it as a “read and understood” exercise but with serious legal implications.

    And here’s the kicker: West Yorkshire Trading Standards isn’t just sitting back after sending these letters. They’ve adopted what they’re calling an “intelligence-led approach” to enforcement. This means they’re keeping their ears to the ground and their eyes peeled for any signs of rule-breaking. It’s a proactive stance to ensure that the law is respected and the well-being of the younger population is protected.

    So, what does this mean for the beauty industry in West Yorkshire? It’s a clear signal that the region is committed to upholding ethical standards and safeguarding the health and well-being of minors. This move is likely to be closely watched by other regions, potentially inspiring similar initiatives elsewhere.

    In essence, West Yorkshire is setting a precedent, demonstrating that when it comes to aesthetic treatments, the safety and legality surrounding minors should be taken seriously. It’s a commendable step and one that’s bound to have a ripple effect across the aesthetics community. The message is clear: underage botox and fillers are off the table, and businesses better take note.

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