Tanning Salons: Law and Risk

Tanning Salons: Law and Risk
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Tanning Salon Law: Under the law (in effect June 12, 2006), tanning beds will be off limits to children, 16 and under; and , a parent or guardian of a 16 or 17 year old must provide written permission in person at the salon. Tanning facilities will also have to post warning signs and provide educational information to all prospective users. View the Law Tanning Warning Notice Parent permission form Read the Westchester County Board of Legislators Press Release
Popular with teens, tanning beds can be a ticket to an increased risk of skin cancer later in life.	What are the dangers of tanning? UV radiation from the sun, tanning beds, or from sun lamps may cause skin cancer. While skin cancer has been associated with sunburn, moderate tanning may also produce the same effect. UV radiation can also have a damaging effect on the immune system and cause premature aging of the skin, giving it a wrinkled, leathery appearance.
Resources: The Truth About Tanning: What you need to know to protect your skin. (FDA) The Darker Side of Tanning (FDA) Teen Tanning Hazards (FDA) Sun Exposure: Q & A (CDC) Safer Sunning in Seven Steps (FDA) SunWise Program ( EPA) Play it Safe in the Sun: A Guide for Parents (CDC)