Government of Canada has made new regulations, mandating health warning label requirements for tanning beds as well as equipment.
To better inform consumers about the health risks associated with the use of the equipment, Health Canada has strengthened the labeling requirements.
Once the regulations become active on 7 May, 2014, all tanning equipment sold, leased or imported into the country are required to display a warning label with the following message: "Not recommended for use by those under 18 years of age."
In addition, the label features a black bar warning stating: "Tanning equipment can cause cancer."
Under the Radiation Emitting Devices Act, Health Canada regulates the sale, lease and import of tanning beds.
Minister of Health Rona Ambrose said, "Our Government has made it mandatory that all tanning beds sold, leased or imported into Canada must now be properly labelled to warn Canadians, especially youth, about the risks of using a tanning bed."