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Israel Enforces New Law for Fashion Industry For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me A fashion show kicked-off in Israel this week where designers presented their Summer collection. But this show was different, as it had to observe a new law that will change the fashion industry of the country. Here's more from our correspondents. At a fashion show held this week in the city of Netanya, the models began their work in an unusual way - they were asked to have their weight measured! This follows a new law for models in Israel in which modeling agencies are prohibited from hiring underweight models, and Photoshop adjustments are prohibited. Anyone who violates the law will be fined. The influence of media and commercials is one of the causes of eating disorders and anorexia among young models. [Olga Kendis, Model]: "The problem exists not only in Israel but also abroad. I am sure that there are many other girls who suffer from a very young age and no one knows about it. Especially in modeling and television -- we give as an example!" Five percent of the whole population of women in Israel suffers from anorexia, as opposed to one percent among men. [Eli Dalal, Deputy Mayor]: "We are interested in good looking and healthy models. In any case, this is an excellent law, a groundbreaking law, and I sincerely hope that other countries will follow along." [Eli Dalal, Deputy Mayor]: "Undoubtedly this will set an example for all models to follow a path in ... From: NTDTV Views: 245 17 ratings Time: 01:47 More in News & Politics