Ozone therapy treatments now banned in Malaysia

The Malaysian Govt .Should certainty reconsider their decision to ban ozone treatments. Many of my friends and I swear by them . 

I started doing them in Bali six years ago and completely stopped having my lifelong, yearly severe allergy attacks. 

I have a good friend who has had a drastic improvement in his diabetes. 

I know of others others who have had improvements in their blood circulation It's unfortunate that some unethical companies in Malaysia have touted the anti-aging possibilities even although I also believe Ozone treatments do help with aging. 

Maybe the Malaysian Govt. is getting to many complaints about ozone treatment from  their substantial medical tourism industry which thrives on patients that get sick . 

While many modern countries such as Korea and Canada have approved ozone treatments recently this country is going backwards.





(File pix) The Health Ministry today announced the ban on ozone therapy treatments as it could lead to severe medical complications. Pix by Rosela Ismail

By HASHINI KAVISHTRI KANNAN - May 3, 2017 @ 4:30pm


PUTRAJAYA: Ozone therapy, which unscrupulous beauty operators have promised could lead to fairer skin and the ability to rejuvenate one's beauty, is now officially banned in Malaysia.

The Health Ministry, announcing this today, said the decision was made following a thorough assessment made on the treatment, its properties, claims and supposed effects.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the ministry, via its Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS) , had completed its study on the treatment.

The assessment, he said, revealed that there was zero scientific evidence to support claims of any benefits from the supposed therapy.

Instead, the assessment showed that ozone therapy treatment could lead to severe medical complications.

"Among others, the therapy potentially exposes users to risks of bleeding from the usage of heparin (blood thinning medicine), embolism (blockage of blood vessel from air bubbles), and infection from non-sterile instruments.

"It could also lead to permanent disability resulting from impairment of organs such as the kidneys," he told reporters today.

The decision comes after the New Straits Times, in January, had published a series of reports on 'killer cosmetics.' The reports, which focused on exposing unscrupulous practices by beauty parlours and so-called health spas.

Among the dubious treatments which came under the microscope were ozone therapy, which had even been endorsed by a number of local celebrities.

The very same celebrities later distanced themselves from being associated with the treatments after being informed by NST of the potential danges of ozone therapy.

Dr Subramaniam, meanwhile, said the ministry viewed seriously the ozone therapy business, especially its claims of being able to rejuvenate one's skin and beauty, whiten complexion and slow the ageing process.

Dr Subramaniam also noted that the usage of ozone therapy machines has also never been approved.

"Under the Medical Device Act 2012, the machine is defined as a medical device which must be registered with the Medical Device Act (MDA).

"Therefore, any establishment, manufacturer, importer or distributors who import or place the machines in the Malaysian market need to apply for an establishment licence and register the licence under the Act.

"So far, we haven't received any applications or registrations for such machines in the country," he said.

Dr Subramaniam said the therapy was similar to dialysis treatment, which involves injection into a person's vein and running the blood through the machine.

"Because the process falls under the ambit of medical treatment, hence, it is compulsory for the practice to fulfill every aspect of existing medical laws. Action can be taken against the providers should they fail to comply," he added.

The ministry also found that the therapy was provided in various premises including clinics and beauty salons which are manned by healthcare professionals as well as unqualified personnel.

"These people could be liable to a fine not exceeding RM200,000 or jail time of three years, or both," he added.