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Product Safety Report for Portable - Elight & Yag - 2 in 1 Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Laser Tattoo Removal and Hair Removal Machine that has been identified as non-compliant.
Product Safety Report for Veme Hair Removal Device and Adapter V401 presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Some practitioners need to register to offer treatments that use intense pulsed light systems or lasers in England
You need to register to offer treatments that use intense pulsed light systems or lasers in Wales
You need a licence to use laser or intense pulsed light treatment
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
Check the tariff classification for surface-active preparation for washing the skin and the hair (gel 2-in-1).
Product Safety Report for Neatcell Mole Remover Laser Pen presenting a serious risk of burns and damage to sight.
Product recall for Langoa hair straightener brush presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product Safety Report for Hair Curling Wand sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Product Safety Report for Vevor Laser Engraving Machine, VG-L5 presenting a serious risk burns as the fuse had not been supplied with an adequate amount of granular filler. The product also presents a risk of electric shock.
Two former Dstl researchers and inventors use their expertise to manufacture laser detection and protection systems for defence and security industries.
Product Safety Report for VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen presenting a high risk of injuries and damage to sight.
Product recall for H&M Hair Clip with Fake Hair and LED Light presenting a chemical risk, risk of injuries and risk of choking
These documents include an introduction to lasers and laser safety and guidelines on the safety of hand-held laser pointers and laser pens.
Product recall for One Step Hair Dryer and Styler sold via Amazon with ASIN B096FY8LXP presenting a high risk of electric shock, fire and burns.
Product Safety Report for Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries.
People and businesses are invited to share their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer as thousands complain of ‘botched’ procedures.
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