Why were the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Tanning Equipment) amended?
A1. The Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Sunlamps) were introduced in 1980 to protect sunlamp users from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation by restricting the time of exposure to the time set on the timer provided with the device by the manufacturer. Subsequent new technology, new designs for tanning equipment and recent scientific studies have shown that the 1980 requirements need to be updated to ensure safer use of new equipment entering the market and to minimize unnecessary exposure to ultraviolet radiation. It is now well recognized in the scientific and medical communities that ultraviolet radiation overexposure is linked to the development of skin cancer.
