Queensland's health minister has made an announcement banning new commercial solariums in the state from January 1, 2013.
South Australian Government to Ban Commercial Use of Tanning Beds in Solariums
The South Australian government has confirmed that it will be banning commercial use of tanning beds in solariums with the ban coming into effect in 2015.
The South Australian government has confirmed that it will be banning commercial use of tanning beds in solariums with the ban coming into effect in 2015.
Solariums used by health practitioners for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures will not come under this ban. Even privately owned solariums for personal use is exempt.
'This ban on new equipment will accelerate the trend away from solaria as existing equipment fails or as licensees relocate,' Mr Springborg said.
Risk Of Cancer From Solariums Greater Among Youngsters
Young people who use solariums have almost double the risk of being diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 40.
Young people who use solariums have almost double the risk of being diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 40.
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Austria Bans Solariums for Minors Due to Skin Cancer Risk
Austria is to follow Germany and France in banning under-18s from going to solariums because of the risks of developing skin cancer, the country's ministry for youth said Monday.
Austria is to follow Germany and France in banning under-18s from going to solariums because of the risks of developing skin cancer, the country's ministry for youth said Monday.
Solariums in Western Australia Will Not Admit Fair Skinned People
Lying on tanning beds might help you achieve the desirable tanned look, but along with it there's a consolation prize in store - chances of developing cancer.
Lying on tanning beds might help you achieve the desirable tanned look, but along with it there's a consolation prize in store - chances of developing cancer.
