New regulations governing the use of a chemical found in tooth whitening products have come into force.
The directive from the European Council regulates the use of hydrogen peroxide.
It bans the use of tooth-whitening products that contain over 6% of the chemical and limits tooth whitening to adults.
Tom Feeney, who is a representative for the Irish Dental Association, has welcomed the directive.
Tooth-whitening regulations were badly needed - Irish Dental Association's Dr Tom Feeney
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