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Health protective regulation of the fashion industry The fashion industry is lacking sufficient health protective regulations. There is an increased sociocultural pressure to be thin. Fashion models are often forced to reach abnormally low body weight, which can be regarded as psycho-logical abuse. This leads to a higher prevalence of eating disorders among models compared with the general popula-tion. Some of the other dangers associated with the fashion industry are sexual harassment, financial exploitation, and unregulated minor labour force. To reduce these risks, it is crucial to introduce international regulations in the fashion industry. The first initiative for such regulations took place in Spain in 2006 when the condition for models' employment was for their body mass index (BMI) not to drop below 18.0, which is close to the low end of healthy BMI. Later in France, to decrease the prevalence of eating disorders, a legislation on compulsory medical examina-tion for models was made. Also, retouching of photos had to be disclosed. Regulations like these, however, can eas-ily be eluded. Different organisations implemented guidelines, such as establishing safe working conditions, limiting underage labour force, and maintaining dignity to protect models' health. Tension within the fashion industry led to the formation of non-profit organisations seeking the protection of models' interest. Regulations protecting models' health in the fashion industry would encourage society to adjust its predominant ideal for thinness. Just as the gen-eral population tends to follow fashion trends portrayed by fashion models, so would they likely imitate the new look of models. Hence, the protection of models' health goes beyond the fashion industry. It has public health implica-tions as well. The fashion industry is lacking sufficient health protective regulations. There is an increased sociocultural pressure to be thin. Fashion models are often forced to reach abnormally low body weight, which can be regarded as psychological abuse. This leads to a higher prevalence of eating disorders among models compared with the general population. Some of the other dangers associated with the fashion industry are sexual harassment, financial exploitation, and unregulated minor labour force. To reduce these risks, it is crucial to introduce international regulations in the fashion industry. The first initiative for such regulations took place in Spain in 2006 when the condition for models' employment was for their body mass index (BMI) not to drop below 18.0, which is close to the low end of healthy

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The fashion industry lacks sufficient health protective regulations, leading to pressure on models to be thin and a higher prevalence of eating disorders. International regulations, safe working conditions, and protection of models' health are necessary to reduce risks and promote public health implications.