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Ireland to ban use of tanning beds by children under 16 CBC News June 21, 2006 In an effort to curb skin cancer, Ireland will ban the use of tanning beds by children aged 15 and younger, Health Minister Mary Harney announced Monday. Teens are heading to salons and health clubs with sunbeds to tan before heading on holiday or for special occasions, Harney said. As part of a planned bill, businesses offering artificial tans will have to post prominent signs warning of the risks of skin cancer and to turn away anyone under 16. "This is all about taking reasonable measures, to give people the kind of warning we do about cigarettes for example," the minister said. Harney announced the measures as the government released a report on improving cancer prevention and detection. In 2005, the World Health Organization recommended that youths under 18 should be prohibited from using artificial tanning equipment. Article Posted at www.KnowledgeDrivenRevolution.com The UN health body estimates there will be 132,000 cases of malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, each year. Health Canada, which regulates manufacturers of sunbeds, recommends against their use by children under 16. Public health units in British Columbia and southern Ontario have also proposed age limits for indoor tanning. Some indoor tanning companies oppose age restrictions, but require clients aged 16 to 18 to have a parent sign a consent form. Tanning studio owners have also said they favour teaching people not to sunburn and limiting how long customers spend in the booth. About KDR \| \| Home \| \| Weekly Features Archive	Weekly Weekly Features Archive
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Ireland to ban use of tanning beds by children under 16

CBC News
June 21, 2006

Health In an effort to curb skin cancer, Ireland will ban the use of tanning beds by children aged 15 and younger, Health Minister Mary Harney announced Monday.

Teens are heading to salons and health clubs with sunbeds to tan before heading on holiday or for special occasions, Harney said.

As part of a planned bill, businesses offering artificial tans will have to post prominent signs warning of the risks of skin cancer and to turn away anyone under 16.

"This is all about taking reasonable measures, to give people the kind of warning we do about cigarettes for example," the minister said.

Harney announced the measures as the government released a report on improving cancer prevention and detection.

In 2005, the World Health Organization recommended that youths under 18 should be prohibited from using artificial tanning equipment.

Article Posted at www.KnowledgeDrivenRevolution.com

The UN health body estimates there will be 132,000 cases of malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, each year.

Health Canada, which regulates manufacturers of sunbeds, recommends against their use by children under 16.

Public health units in British Columbia and southern Ontario have also proposed age limits for indoor tanning.

Some indoor tanning companies oppose age restrictions, but require clients aged 16 to 18 to have a parent sign a consent form.

Tanning studio owners have also said they favour teaching people not to sunburn and limiting how long customers spend in the booth.

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