- Request
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Please provide the following top-line figures held by your Trading Standards service for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025:
1. The total number of incidents, investigations, seizures, or enforcement actions involving nasal tanning sprays, including products described as Melanotan, Melanotan II, or MT2.
2. The total number of nasal tanning spray products seized, detained, or removed from sale.
3. The total number of complaints, reports, or referrals received about nasal tanning sprays.
4. If held, please provide the yearly breakdown for questions 1-3.
5. Please provide the information in a simple table or spreadsheet format if possible.
To help keep this request within the cost limit, I am only asking for top-line figures. Please do not provide case-level details. - Decision
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1. 0
2. 0
3. 1 enquiry from another agency regarding Melanotan injections (not nasal sprays)
4. 2021 – 1 complaint (although relates to tanning injections, does specify melanotan)
5.Year
No. of complaints
2021
1 (see above note)
- Reference number
- 16338425
- Date request received
- 27 April 2026
- Date of decision
- 19 May 2026