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Check the tariff classification of electrical apparatus for laser skin treatment and hair removal.
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.
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
Two former Dstl researchers and inventors use their expertise to manufacture laser detection and protection systems for defence and security industries.
People and businesses are invited to share their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures safer as thousands complain of ‘botched’ procedures.
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.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
These documents include an introduction to lasers and laser safety and guidelines on the safety of hand-held laser pointers and laser pens.
Product Safety Report for Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries.
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.
Product Safety Report for a Hair Dryer presenting a medium risk of electric shock.
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.
Check the new Tariff on dressed human hair
Product Safety Reports for High Powered Laser Pointers sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries and damage to sight risk as the lasers have an excessively strong beam, which is not suitable for consumer use.
Product recall for H&M Hair Clip with Fake Hair and LED Light presenting a chemical risk, risk of injuries and risk of choking
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