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Ottawa – Starting today, the newOntario Skin Cancer Prevention Act (Tanning Beds) bans the use of tanning beds by youth under 18 years of age. This new legislation protects youth from the proven dangers associated with exposure to artificial ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As of May 1, 2014, all tanning bed operators must comply with this new law and will be subject to an inspection in locations where ultraviolet tanning treatments are offered, including but not limited to, tanning salons, spas and fitness centers.
In October of 2012, the Ottawa Board of Health advocated to the Ontario government to prohibit the marketing and selling of tanning services and ultraviolet lights to persons under the age of 18. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) strongly supports this legislation as it will reduce the likelihood of youth being exposed to UV radiation.
Under the legislation:
The enforcement of the new regulations will be primarily complaint-based and will include fines for tanning bed operators who fail to comply. Public Health Inspectors will be authorized to inspect and enforce these new regulations.
All tanning bed operators are required by law to register their business with OPH. If you operate a tanning bed, you must contact OPH to register your business by contacting the Ottawa Public Health Information Line at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-69656) or by email at healthsante@ottawa.ca.
The World Health Organization classifies tanning beds in its highest cancer risk category along with asbestos and tobacco. The International Agency for Research on Cancer states that tanning bed use increases the risk of malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
For more information on Ontario’s Tanning Beds legislation, visit: health.gov.on.ca
For more information on sun safety and how to protect yourself against UV radiation, visit our website at OttawaPublicHealth.ca, call the OPH Information Line at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656) or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@OttawaHealth), Tumblr or Pinterest.
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In October of 2012, the Ottawa Board of Health advocated to the Ontario government to prohibit the marketing and selling of tanning services and ultraviolet lights to persons under the age of 18. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) strongly supports this legislation as it will reduce the likelihood of youth being exposed to UV radiation.
Under the legislation:
- Tanning bed operators are required to request identification from anyone who appears to be under 25 years of age
- Tanning bed operators are required to post signs stating the ban on persons under the age of 18 and the health risks of tanning bed use
- Marketing and advertising targeted at anyone under the age of 18 is restricted
- Customers are required to wear protective eyewear when using tanning beds
- Tanning bed operators are required to provide written notice of their location and business contact information to their local public health unit
The enforcement of the new regulations will be primarily complaint-based and will include fines for tanning bed operators who fail to comply. Public Health Inspectors will be authorized to inspect and enforce these new regulations.
All tanning bed operators are required by law to register their business with OPH. If you operate a tanning bed, you must contact OPH to register your business by contacting the Ottawa Public Health Information Line at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-69656) or by email at healthsante@ottawa.ca.
The World Health Organization classifies tanning beds in its highest cancer risk category along with asbestos and tobacco. The International Agency for Research on Cancer states that tanning bed use increases the risk of malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
For more information on Ontario’s Tanning Beds legislation, visit: health.gov.on.ca
For more information on sun safety and how to protect yourself against UV radiation, visit our website at OttawaPublicHealth.ca, call the OPH Information Line at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656) or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@OttawaHealth), Tumblr or Pinterest.
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