New Zealand’s New Teeth Whitening Rules

Health officials in New Zealand have recently developed new guidelines for teeth whitening treatments. The new restrictions enforce a rule that states teeth whitening treatments that contain more than 7% hydrogen peroxide, can only be issued by dental practitioners. This new rule will be set firmly in place from the 30^th of June.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have stated that whitening products containing between 7-12% hydrogen peroxide may only be administered by dental practitioners. This form of product can also be issued by a registered oral health practitioner and is set in place to deter non-practitioners from issuing illegal treatments.

These new guidelines will also come with a series of safety warnings stating that teeth whitening is unsuitable for those under 16 and if irritation occurs to immediately cease treatment. The guidelines have been set into place when a number of concerns were raised about the New Zealand Dental Council and the Ministry of Health.

Any teeth whitening product containing more than 12% hydrogen peroxide can only be issued by a dental practitioner or an oral health practitioner, under the supervision of a qualified dentist.

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