Media Releases

New Studies Find WHO Report on Sunbeds Unbalanced and Inaccurate

Monday, February 5, 2018
“The stance taken by both agencies is not sufficiently supported by the data and in particular, current scientific knowledge does not support the conclusion that sunbed use increases melanoma risk.” continue reading

Canadian Tanning Association Applauds Study Showing Sunbeds Make Vitamin D in the Real World

Wednesday, November 22, 2017
The Canadian sunbed salon community hopes new Canadian research showing that typical sunbeds in professional tanning salons trigger vitamin D production will once-and-for-all end confusion on this subject. continue reading

JCTA Members already restrict under 18s in Alberta since September 2014

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) has been restricting under 18s for UV indoor tanning since September 2014. The membership in Alberta overwhelmingly voted to restrict teens. continue reading

Indoor tanning industry pleased to see regulation moving forward in Saskatchewan

Monday, March 30, 2015
The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) – the industry group representing Professional Indoor Tanning Salons - is pleased to see provincial legislation moving forward this fall. Our hope is the Saskatchewan government will follow what JCTA member salons are have already started – Professional Standards. continue reading

Indoor tanning industry pleased with provincial legislation

Monday, March 23, 2015
JCTA looks forward to helping develop regulations continue reading

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