In the recent years the nail industry both in the UK and internationally has seen an increase in nail allergies and as the industry tries to comes to terms with the impact it has on the livelihoods of salons and its clients it's only natural that questions are being asked.
The phrase substandard manufacturing has become quite common in our sector and often refers to describing a product the quality of which is below a certain standard. What standard the product is being measured against is usually described in the context of the overall conversation.
A high quality, professional grade UV/LED Gel polish line should adhere to the following, basic performance criteria :
Recently, the conversation around substandard products has been aimed to determine the safety of various products based on their country of origin or various formula characteristics (lack off or presence of certain chemicals).
All retailers currently operating on the EU / UK market are under strict, legally binding responsibility to ensure the safety of their products in accordance with the Cosmetic Regulations. Failure to carry out the due diligence process in accordance with the Cosmetic Regulations means they can be prosecuted.
So to put your mind at rest it is the manufacturer's sole interest and responsibility to ensure their products comply with the safety standards. Everything else you have hear is a matter of a personal opinion.
Now, putting all the assumptions and theories aside, what steps can the NT take to ensure the product's they purchase are being regulated and can be used in a professional setting.