Feds Eye Ban on Skin-Exfoliating Beauty Gadgets – Beauty Industry Freaks?
Published Date: 11/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts on a possible ban and stop-sale order for certain hydrodermabrasion systems made or sold by Cartessa Aesthetics. This could affect businesses and consumers who use or sell these beauty devices. If the ban happens, it might change what products are available and when, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Possible Import Ban on Hydrodermabrasion Devices
The U.S. International Trade Commission may issue a limited exclusion order that would bar certain hydrodermabrasion systems and components imported, sold for importation, or sold after importation by Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC from entering the United States. The ALJ issued an Initial Determination on Violation and a Recommended Determination on remedy on August 26, 2025, and the Commission is seeking public comments by November 25, 2025.
Potential Cease-and-Desist Against Cartessa Sales
The Commission may issue a cease and desist order directed to Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC that would require Cartessa to stop specified sales or activity involving certain hydrodermabrasion systems and components if the Commission finds a violation under Section 337. The ALJ issued the Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding on August 26, 2025, and the Commission is accepting public interest input through November 25, 2025.
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