Illegal and dangerous teeth whiteners sold openly in Australia

Illegal and dangerous teeth whiteners

Illegal and dangerous teeth whiteners that can burn the mouth and throat and possibly cause cancer are being sold in Australia.

The New Daily found dozens of ads on eBay advertising teeth. Whitening products with dangerously high levels of active ingredients. Some with 44 per cent carbamide peroxide and 9 per cent hydrogen peroxide.

Illegal and dangerous teeth whiteners sold in social platforms

Australia’s Poisons Standard lists hydrogen peroxide concentrations greater than 6 per cent, and carbamide peroxide greater than 18 per cent, as ‘poison’ and prohibits their use by anyone except dental professionals.

The kits, which are on sale on Facebook and Instagram, promise “brighter teeth” and to “remove stains” and “fight plaque and prevent cavities”.

Read the entire post at TheNewDaily.com.au

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