Slim model sticking out of time in France

Since May 5, 2017, models with 'slim' bodies are officially banned in France. Those who commit the offense can be fined up to 75,000 euros, even in jail.

From 5-5-2017 the French officially ban the super model skinny - Photo: GETTY IMAGES

According to the International Business Times, France began drafting a super-thin model banning legislation eight years ago and by 2015 the law was passed and from May 5, 2017 officially came into effect.

Accordingly, in order to work in France, models need a doctor's certificate recognizing their health condition, especially the body mass index (BMI), which should not be too low.

Employers who hire models also have to strictly abide by this rule, if the offense can be fined up to 75,000 euros ($ 82,000) and six months imprisonment.

In addition, as required by law from October 1, 2017, all digitally-edited digital photos must be marked as edited. This rule applies to images used in advertising, in newspapers, on the Internet, and in advertising.


French Ministry of Health says new law against eating disorders and difficult conceptions of beauty - Photo: REUTERS

The French Ministry of Health says the purpose of the law is to combat eating disorders and difficult concepts of beauty, such as being skinny and beautiful.

According to reports, France has 30,000-40,000 cases of anorexia - the disease can lead to death, 90% of them are women.

Apart from France, many countries, including Italy, Spain and Israel, have also blocked the skinny models because they are afraid of harming women, especially young women.

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated by the person's weight formula (kg) divided by the square of height (m). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adults with a BMI in the range of 18.50 to 24.99 are normal, under 18.5 are lean, over 25 are fat and over 30 are fat. enlarged. Thank you for leaving valuable comments