Slovak Parliament Blocks Stricter Botox Regulation Despite Health Concerns

Slovakia's National Council blocked proposed legislation that would have strengthened protections against unprofessional botox injections in cosmetic salons. The measure failed to gain support even from Hlas, a ruling coalition partner, despite backing from the health ministry. Andrej Danko, leader of the Slovak National Party (SNS), defended the decision by arguing that stricter regulations would reduce the activity of cosmetic salons, particularly affecting women. The proposed rules would have required higher medical standards for cosmetic procedures involving injectable treatments like botox, which are currently performed in many beauty salons with minimal medical oversight.