ABU DHABI // Beauty centres in Al Wathba committed 77 offences and were handed 102 warnings for breaches such as poor hygiene in the first three months of this year.
The parlours were found to be using soiled, non-sterilised items among other malpractices, Abu Dhabi City Municipality said on Sunday.
The municipality seized 155 cosmetic packets that did not meet health standards and posed a threat to users. It confiscated creams, fragrance sprays, hair-clipping devices, expired cosmetics, skin cleansers, shoddy cosmetics and hair dyes.
“The move is intended to protect customers from the negative impacts of substances used, particularly cosmetics and other medical devices, besides ensuring the physical fitness of staff members,” the municipality said.
Inspection teams targeted women’s beauty centres and hairdressing salons between January and March.
Municipality staff followed up with offending salons to ensure their compliance with health requirements.
Those found in breach of health regulations could face fines imposed by courts, depending on the type of offence.
Inspectors targeted owners and staff as well as customers, handing out leaflets about health and safety regulations for salons.
Workshops are also held year-round to educate salon employees about safe practices.
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