French regulator finds slow move to new EU rules for laser hair and tattoo removal devices
France's medicines and health products regulator, ANSM, has published the findings of a market check on professional laser and light-based hair removal and tattoo removal devices. Of 29 companies contacted, 18 replied, covering about fifty models. By summer 2025 only one operator had finished moving to the new EU medical device rules.
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What does it mean?
Clinics and salons using laser or light machines for hair removal or tattoo removal may need to check that their equipment meets the new EU rules. Some older machines can still be sold until the end of 2028 or 2029, depending on conditions.
Who is affected?
Manufacturers, distributors and professional users of laser and light-based hair and tattoo removal equipment.
What changes?
Devices previously covered by the old medical device directive can stay on sale for a limited time, but the rules are moving to the MDR with firm deadlines.