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Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Warning after ‘cheap' Botox from overseas that can cause ‘permanent disfigurement and scarring' discovered in UK salons
Plus, advice for choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure FACE IT Warning after 'cheap' Botox from overseas that can cause 'permanent disfigurement and scarring' discovered in UK salons BRITS have been warned to be vigilant when buying "cheap" anti-wrinkle and filler injections after unlicensed products with a "very serious risk of injury" were seized from UK salons. The 'Botox' products, that had been imported from overseas, couldn't be identified due to insufficient labelling, and pose a risk of permanent disfigurement and scarring. 1 The products were seized from five business premises in Rochdale by Rochdale Borough Council Credit: Getty Rochdale Borough Council said it had found the unlicensed products at five business premises in the town where Botox and fillers were being advertised. All related items were seized by the council's public protection team and the businesses were referred to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) which has the power to prosecute. The products were found as part of routine checks by trading standards and environmental health officers to ensure Botox wasn't being administered to under 18s. Names of the businesses cannot be revealed at present, but no evidence was found of underage customers being given the cosmetic injections. According to national statistics, more than 900,000 Botox injections are carried out in the UK each year. Councillor Tricia Ayrton, deputy leader of the council, said: "While there's no issue with wanting to look younger, it's really important you do your homework beforehand with these types of treatment - especially given what our officers found. "Know who your prescribed is and who will be administering your treatment. "The unlicensed products we've uncovered potentially posed serous health and safety risks, so it's very important you stay vigilant." The council also urged anyone considering cosmetic procedures to check what training and experience providers have and what their insurance arrangements are to avoid further potential issues. And businesses have been reminded about their legal responsibilities in administering Botox and filler by way of injection for cosmetic purposes. Skin doctor reveals the anti ageing tip that really 'turns back time' and the Boots buy that's 'Botox in a bottle' Botulinum toxin, which is commonly shortened to Botox, is a prescription only medicine in the UK and can only be administered by or under the supervision of a qualified medical professional. This includes doctors, dentists, and nurse or pharmacist prescribers who have completed specific prescribing courses. In the UK, a face-to-face pre-consultation with a qualified prescriber is now mandatory, following a change in regulations effective from June 1, 2025. The person giving the injections doesn't have to be the same person who provided the prescription, but the prescriber must ensure the person giving the injections is trained and can do so safely. It's also important to be aware Botox injections can cause a range of side effects, from common and mild to rare and severe. Common side effects include bruising, swelling, and pain at the injection site, as well as headaches. More serious potential side effects include drooping eyelids, crooked smiles, muscle weakness, and difficulty swallowing or breathing. Allergic reactions are also possible, although rare.
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Warning after ‘cheap' Botox from overseas that can cause ‘permanent disfigurement and scarring' discovered in UK salons
BRITS have been warned to be vigilant when buying "cheap" anti-wrinkle and filler injections after unlicensed products with a "very serious risk of injury" were seized from UK salons. The ' Botox ' products, that had been imported from overseas, couldn't be identified due to insufficient labelling, and pose a risk of permanent disfigurement and scarring. 1 Rochdale Borough Council said it had found the unlicensed products at five business premises in the town where Botox and fillers were being advertised. All related items were seized by the council's public protection team and the businesses were referred to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) which has the power to prosecute. The products were found as part of routine checks by trading standards and environmental health officers to ensure Botox wasn't being administered to under 18s. Names of the businesses cannot be revealed at present, but no evidence was found of underage customers being given the cosmetic injections. According to national statistics, more than 900,000 Botox injections are carried out in the UK each year. Councillor Tricia Ayrton, deputy leader of the council, said: "While there's no issue with wanting to look younger, it's really important you do your homework beforehand with these types of treatment - especially given what our officers found. "Know who your prescribed is and who will be administering your treatment. "The unlicensed products we've uncovered potentially posed serous health and safety risks, so it's very important you stay vigilant." The council also urged anyone considering cosmetic procedures to check what training and experience providers have and what their insurance arrangements are to avoid further potential issues. And businesses have been reminded about their legal responsibilities in administering Botox and filler by way of injection for cosmetic purposes. Skin doctor reveals the anti ageing tip that really 'turns back time' and the Boots buy that's 'Botox in a bottle' Botulinum toxin, which is commonly shortened to Botox, is a prescription only medicine in the UK and can only be administered by or under the supervision of a qualified medical professional. This includes doctors, dentists, and nurse or pharmacist prescribers who have completed specific prescribing courses. In the UK, a face-to-face pre-consultation with a qualified prescriber is now mandatory, following a change in regulations effective from June 1, 2025. The person giving the injections doesn't have to be the same person who provided the prescription, but the prescriber must ensure the person giving the injections is trained and can do so safely. It's also important to be aware Botox injections can cause a range of side effects, from common and mild to rare and severe. Common side effects include bruising, swelling, and pain at the injection site, as well as headaches. More serious potential side effects include drooping eyelids, crooked smiles, muscle weakness, and difficulty swallowing or breathing. Allergic reactions are also possible, although rare. Choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure The NHS offers of useful list of steps to follow when it comes to choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure. They should have the right training, skills and insurance to safely carry out the procedure. Book a consultation Always book a consultation with the person who will do the procedure before making your final decision. You should ask them: how many of these procedures they've done what qualifications and training they have if they're a member of a relevant professional association that shows they meet set standards in training and skill about the most common complications of the procedure what aftercare you can expect and who will look after you what to do if something goes wrong or you're not happy with the result how much it'll cost, and if it'll cost extra to have further treatment if needed They should then tell you exactly what the procedure involves and what to expect after. Do not pay for a procedure until you've had a consultation to make sure it's right for you. Check the person is qualified You can see if someone is qualified by checking they're registered with a suitable specialist association and trained in the right procedures.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Botox warning after unlicensed injections seized
A warning has been issued after "cheap" anti-wrinkle and filler injections bought from overseas were seized. Rochdale Borough Council said it had found the unlicensed products - which had no English labelling or instructions - at five business premises in the town where Botox and fillers were being advertised. It said some of the products could not be identified due to poor labelling, posing a potentially "very serious risk of injury". The businesses were referred to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) which has the power to prosecute. The council said the products were found as part of routine checks to ensure Botox was not being administered to under 18s. It said it could not reveal the names of the businesses at present, and added that there was no evidence found of underage customers being given the cosmetic injections. 'Stay vigilant' Councillor Tricia Ayrton, deputy leader of the council, said: "While there's no issue with wanting to look younger, it's really important you do your homework beforehand with these types of treatment – especially given what our officers found."Know who your prescriber is and who will be administering your treatment. The unlicensed products we've uncovered potentially posed serious health and safety risks, so it's very important you stay vigilant."The council also urged anyone considering cosmetic procedures to check what training and experience providers have and what their insurance toxin, commonly shortened to Botox, is a prescription only product that is regulated by the states customers must first take part in a face-to-face pre-consultation with the prescriber of the Botox product to check their medical history. The prescriber must either be a doctor, dentist, nurse prescriber or pharmacist person administering the injections does not need to be the prescriber, but the prescriber is required to ensure they are properly trained. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Illegal products found under loo in closed-down shop
A shop has been ordered to close temporarily after illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco were found on the premises, with some products hidden under a toilet. Large volumes of illegal and potentially dangerous goods were discovered at the Drake Street Food Store, also known as Polski Sklep, in Rochdale, during undercover visits, the local authority said. The shop was also found to have sold foods not labelled in English and toys that did not meet safety standards, it added. A Rochdale Council spokesperson said that since June 2024, they had seized more than 33,000 fake cigarettes and 26kg of hand-rolled tobacco during a series of undercover visits there. The authority's deputy leader and portfolio holder for climate change and environment, Tricia Ayrton, said: "Our efforts to take these illegal products off our streets really uncover the extent these criminals will go to, to supply fake cigarettes and other items to their customers – not least concealing them in a hole under a toilet of all places." She said the people running the business "clearly" believed "they were above the law which is why we have been left with no alternative but to shut them down". Insp Meena Yasin, from Greater Manchester Police, said: "This closure order represents our work with trading standards to use enforcement legislation on business premises." A closure order was granted at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday after the council argued the illegal activity was likely to continue unless the business was closed. It will remain shut for a total of three months, which is the maximum period of time enforceable under the terms of the closure application. Cigarettes in fake packaging were found to have been sold well below standard prices at £4 and £5, with illegal tobacco products also found concealed inside the store, in a commercial bin at the rear of the property and in nearby parked cars. Several warnings were given to the director of the business, the property's landlords and shop staff, but they had continued to sell illegal goods from the premises at 138a Drake Street, the council said. Anyone who is aware of illicit tobacco or any other illegal items on sale at a local business is asked to contact Rochdale Council's trading standards team. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Illegal vapes worth over £95k seized in shop raids £10k haul of banned disposable vapes seized Rochdale Council
BBC News
06-06-2025
- BBC News
Rochdale: Illegal products found under loo in closed-down shop
A shop has been ordered to close temporarily after illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco were found on the premises, with some products hidden under a volumes of illegal and potentially dangerous goods were discovered at the Drake Street Food Store, also known as Polski Sklep, in Rochdale, during undercover visits, the local authority shop was also found to have sold foods not labelled in English and toys that did not meet safety standards, it added.A Rochdale Council spokesperson said that since June 2024, they had seized more than 33,000 fake cigarettes and 26kg of hand-rolled tobacco during a series of undercover visits there. The authority's deputy leader and portfolio holder for climate change and environment, Tricia Ayrton, said: "Our efforts to take these illegal products off our streets really uncover the extent these criminals will go to, to supply fake cigarettes and other items to their customers – not least concealing them in a hole under a toilet of all places."She said the people running the business "clearly" believed "they were above the law which is why we have been left with no alternative but to shut them down".Insp Meena Yasin, from Greater Manchester Police, said: "This closure order represents our work with trading standards to use enforcement legislation on business premises." A closure order was granted at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday after the council argued the illegal activity was likely to continue unless the business was will remain shut for a total of three months, which is the maximum period of time enforceable under the terms of the closure in fake packaging were found to have been sold well below standard prices at £4 and £5, with illegal tobacco products also found concealed inside the store, in a commercial bin at the rear of the property and in nearby parked warnings were given to the director of the business, the property's landlords and shop staff, but they had continued to sell illegal goods from the premises at 138a Drake Street, the council who is aware of illicit tobacco or any other illegal items on sale at a local business is asked to contact Rochdale Council's trading standards team. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
