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Nadia Breen

NI fake tan brands issue statement on extra dark shades after new EU rule

NI fake tan brands have released a statement regarding new EU regulation affecting the darkest of their tanning products.

An EU directive, which also applies to Northern Ireland and comes into effect from April, has limited the use of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is a colourant that darkens the skin, to a maximum of 10% per bottle of tan.

This means that many 'extra or ultra dark' shades can no longer be sold in the EU unless the formula is changed - with Dungannon based sister brands Bellamianta and Iconic Bronze issuing an update on their products.

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