In the News

Prescription Painkillers threaten to destroy the Workplace. Could lack of Sunlight be the Cause?

Tuesday, December 22, 2015
CNBC recently posted an article on a new report from the National Safety Council (NSC) and the State of Indiana regarding painkiller addiction in the workplace.[i] The report concluded that 80% of Indiana employers have been impacted by prescription drug misuse and abuse by employers. continue reading

ASA Statement Regarding: FDA Proposal to Further Regulate Indoor Tanning

Saturday, December 19, 2015
The announcement today by the FDA of proposed new rules related to indoor tanning, contains a number of factual inaccuracies as well as proposes measures already in place or practice within the industry. These items are outlined in detail below. continue reading

FDA seeks to issue ban on indoor tanning for teens

Friday, December 18, 2015
Proposed regulations made public Friday by the FDA would ban children under 18 from patronizing indoor tanning facilities and would require adult customers to sign strongly-worded new consent forms every six months. continue reading

Anti-tanning group linking salons in Nebraska to cancer gets burned in court

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Anti-tanning group linking salons to cancer gets burned in court

By   /   December 14, 2015  /   No Comments
LET THERE BE LIGHT: Tanning salons are suing an anti-cancer group for its campaign that links tanning beds with skin cancer.
continue reading

Battling the winter blues and seasonal affective disorder with vitamin D

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
TORONTO, Ont (December 14, 2015) – Canada’s long, dark winter brings with it the blahs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for many, however a Canadian doctor is looking to the sunshine vitamin to aid those suffering. continue reading

Why Join?

Salon owners – it's time to join forces and make a mark in the tanning industry. To maintain and develop a prosperous indoor tanning industry in Canada by educating Canadians on how to maximize the benefits while minimizing the manageable risks of responsible UV exposure. We will pursue continuous improvement of the perception of tanning amongst Canadians through scientific facts and research that support indoor tanning as an intelligent, controlled choice for UV exposure.

Benefits of Becoming a JCTA Member

Here are some good reasons for you to join!

  • Insurance Discounts
  • Government Relations
  • Media Relations
  • Scientific Research
  • Member Resources
  • Business Growth
  • Consumer Confidence
  • Positive Marketing
register now