Parliament Committee Opposes Advertising for Breast Implants

The European Parliament’s Public Health Committee, in its vote on 22 January, urged EU Member States to ban direct advertising to the public for breast implants and opt for balanced information instead, including potential risks. On 22 January the Parliament’s Public Health Committee unanimously adopted a report by rapporteur Catherine Stihler (PSE, UK) on the Commission Communication on Community and national measures in relation to breast implants.

European Parliament, News Report 22.01.2003