Media Releases

Indoor Tanning Industry Moves to Safeguard Clients From Over Exposure to UV Light

Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Actions include warning signs, restrictions on anyone under 18 and mandatory certification for operators continue reading

JCTA Review of Canadian Cancer Statistics 2014 Report

Friday, May 30, 2014
JCTA Review of Canadian Cancer Statistics 2014 Report The Joint Canadian Tanning Association would like to respond to the Canadian Cancer Society’s release of the Canadian Cancer Statistics 2014 report and its special focus on skin cancer. Melanoma is a very serious disease and we feel compassion for those that have fallen ill due to this terrible disease.… continue reading

New Warning Labels from Health Canada

Thursday, February 20, 2014
JCTA Response to Revised Health Canada Warning label for UV Tanning Equipment continue reading

Take Control of Your Tan This Winter

Friday, November 29, 2013
At some point, mostly everyone has spent a little too much time in the sun on a sunny winter vacation and experienced the painful reality of sunburn. The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) wants to help reduce that risk. continue reading

Help Celebrate Vitamin D Day on Nov. 2

Friday, November 1, 2013
The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) is encouraging Canadians to join the vitamin D community in support of Vitamin D Day and awareness of the powerful health impacts of the sunshine vitamin. continue reading

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