Written question asked by David Morris (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 October 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 October 2012. It was answered by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 October 2012 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Pedicures
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent assessment he has made of the safety of pedicures using fish.
[124358]
- Answer
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The Health Protection Agency, Health Protection Scotland, and the Health and Safety Laboratory reviewed the available evidence in 2011 and produced guidance to minimise any potential risk of infection.
On the basis of the evidence identified and the view of experts, the risk of infection from a fish pedicure is likely to be very low.
The Health Protection Agency and Health Protection Scotland are currently unaware of any confirmed cases of infection associated with the use of fish spas pedicures in the United Kingdom.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 124358; 551 cc1038-9W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Podiatry Health hazards Fish Personal care services
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