New regulations for laser treatments
From 4 May, salons that carry out treatments using lasers, IPL, ultrasound or other forms of radiation must notify the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority.
Safer for the costumer
Body treatments that involve radiation can carry risks. In addition to the notification requirement, several new rules are being introduced to make these types of treatments safer. These include, for example:
The practitioner must document all treatments.
All clients must receive both verbal and written information about the risks associated with the treatment.
The practitioner must report to the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority if a treatment causes an injury.
The new regulations enter into force on 4 May 2026. Notification also opens on this date, and as an operator you must register your business within two months, no later than 4 July. There is no fee for submitting the notification on the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority’s website.
Seminar on the New Regulations (in Swedish)
On 6 May, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority will present the new regulations and answer questions in a live-streamed seminar. You can also submit your own questions to the authority when registering.