Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Ban the use and sale of methyl methacrylate in the nail industry
Closed
198 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban the use and sale of methyl methacrylate in the nails/beauty industry. Methyl methacrylate (MMA) has been associated with health issues such as contact dermatitis, asthma, allergies, permanent nail damage and numbness in fingers. We think it poses a risk to public health.
Timeline
| 6 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
198
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
6 Aug 2025
Closed
6 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.