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01/16/2015
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From now on, the product can be sold only in pharmacies and with the presentation of dental revenue
Tooth whitening, as done by bleaching strips, need prescription to be sold (Thinkstock / Thinkstock)
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has prohibited the sale of dental bleaching without prescription dentists. The measure, which caters to a request from the Regional Council of São Paulo Dentistry (CROSP) was approved on Wednesday.
Control over the bleaching was required by the entity because, according to experts, this type of product contains abrasive content, which can damage the enamel of the teeth, cause sores in the mouth and cause pain in people with greater sensitivity.
According to Anvisa resolution, a dentist's prescription is required for the sale of dental bleaching concentration containing greater than 3% of the substances hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide, as is the case with some whitening strips. In addition, the product can only be sold in pharmacies, rather than in supermarkets or on the internet, and your package should include a red stripe with the warning: "Sale under Dental Prescription".
Source: SEE
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