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Tanning-salon restrictions take effect June 15
Teenagers will need parents' consent to use ultraviolet (UV) tanning equipment. (JONATHAN HAYWARD / THE CANADIAN PRESS ARCHIVES)
Tanning salons must post warning signs about the risks of skin cancer as of June 15, the province said today.
Teenagers will also need their parents consent to use ultraviolet (UV) tanning equipment, Health Minister Theresa Oswald said in a statement.
"These new regulations will ensure prospective clients understand the risks of indoor tanning to make informed decisions before using these services," Oswald said. "Under these new rules, parental consent will now be required for Manitobans under the age of 18, which will help to reduce the risk of skin cancer associated with indoor tanning as part of our plan to encourage Manitobans to live healthier lifestyles."
The Public Health Act and the Tanning Regulation will also require a parent or guardian to be present in the salon while the equipment is being used, if the minor is under the age of 16.
The province says operators of commercial tanning facilities are being provided with information regarding the new regulations along with copies of the warning signs and consent forms.
Parents of young clients are to be provided with a fact sheet and parental consent forms. The documents for printing by operators will be posted on the Manitoba Health website.
The province says the World Health Organization has classified the UV rays from tanning beds, booths and lamps as a known cause of skin cancer. Sunburns, premature skin aging, skin cancer and eye problems have been associated with exposure to UV radiation.
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