Overview

• On June 1, TikTok stopped showing results for #SkinnyTok and now sends users to expert resources on eating disorders
• France’s digital affairs minister and the European Commission pressed the platform over videos promoting extreme thinness
• TikTok says the ban stems from regular safety reviews aimed at addressing evolving risks linked to unhealthy weight loss material
• Experts warn that tech-savvy users may simply adopt new hashtags or misspellings to find similar harmful content
• Since 2020, TikTok has placed limits on eating disorder–related posts and partnered with groups like the National Eating Disorder Association