Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 713 Health Minister Marisol Touraine has given her backing to amendments to a broader health law that would stop model agencies employing models whose Body Mass Index (BMI) falls below a certain level. “I believe that models should eat well and look after their health. This is an important message to young women who see these models as an aesthetic example,” Touraine said. The parliamentary amendment would force model agencies to provide a medical certificate for each model, proving that her BMI is above a healthy level or face punishment of up to six months in prison and a 75000 euro (about 297055 GHS) fine. More Articles You Would Love Angela Egbadon @ Erigks Models #OOTD: Yvette Ameyibor Proves She’s A Fashion Killer In ‘ANGELINA SCISSORA’S’ Gorgeous Bell Sleeve Jacket The National Union of Modelling Agencies complained this would affect the competitiveness of French modelling. “French modelling agencies are in permanent competition with their European counterparts. “As a result, a European approach is needed,” the union said in a statement. Some countries like Spain, Italy, Belgium, Chile and Israel have already passed laws on the issue. A second amendment would outlaw sites “condoning anorexia” and make it a crime to “glamourise excessive thinness”. The Socialist MP proposing the amendments, Olivier Veran, said: “The image that the fashion industry gives – which is that women have to be pathologically thin to be beautiful and appear on the catwalk – has a very strong social impact.” But Gerald Marie, head of a Paris model agency, said while any legislation that reduces anorexia is a positive development, “we shouldn’t mix things up. There is anorexia and there are girls who are thin, very thin, naturally”. Read More Model-Stories bansfrancefrench modelsparisskinny models Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You Ghanaian Highlife Star Akwaboah’s Is Off The Market, See His Engagement Photos Inside! Looking For Trendy Kufis and Durags; Search No Further Senegal’s Amaja Is Here #BIKINIBAE: Motherhood Never Looked So Haute; Check Out These Jaw-Dropping Swimwear Looks By... #OOTD: Miss Universe Cameroon’23 Princesse Issie Takes Moan Yesus Amazing ‘ASSIMBA’ Dress For... The 2024 Trending Take Over, The Rich History, The Prideful Culture Of Fulani... Mozambican Designer Mabenna Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece Look Book For The “Melanin” Collection #fGBrideAndGroom: Ghanaian Doctors Dr. Adwoa and Dr. Kobbie Tie The Knot In Stunning... AI Artist Dana K. Booker Explores The Gorgeous African Beauties Of Columbia In... Nigeria’s Lady Maker Launches The Stunning Look Book For Her Waste To Wonder... Cameroonian UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s 15 Month Old Son Dies Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.