In a joint statement released today, the three entities reveal that “in light of the increase in complaints related to alleged healthcare practices by unqualified personnel, they have been developing joint actions to enhance effective action in defending citizens’ rights and safety and in combating illegal practice in the aesthetics field.”
According to the same statement from the ERS (Health Regulatory Authority), ASAE (Food and Economic Safety Authority), and INFARMED (National Authority of Medicines and Health Products), these actions identified unqualified professionals practicing based on certificates obtained from unrecognized entities; establishments that do not meet legal operating requirements; and the use of medications and medical devices restricted to specific professional groups.
The statement also mentions that this cooperation aims to raise awareness among market operators and service recipients about the identified illegal practices, alerting users to the need for prior confirmation of the professional qualifications of these types of service providers.
