Member Updates

JCTA UPDATE 02.05.10

Friday, January 25, 2013
JCTA UPDATE 02.05.10 1.Bad news week for the tanning industry
  • CDA press release and PSA Campaign
    • Make sure if you advertise anywhere you call your ad rep to have the PSA pulled. This has been working right across the country.
    • JCTA press release went out Feb 2nd to counter the CDA – a number of interviews were done.
continue reading

Bill 83 – Teen Tanning Ban

Friday, January 25, 2013
The government of Ontario let Bill 83 die on March 8th, 2010. The JCTA continues to work with the government on new regulations that will hopefully follow the JCTA guidelines I’d like to thank the membership for their financial support. This has cost the tanning community over $100,000.00 so far.… continue reading

Higher Vitamin D levels could save 37,000 lives a year

Friday, January 25, 2013
TORONTO — April 6, 2010 — Canada’s death rate could fall by as many as 37,000 deaths each year or 16 per cent if Canadians simply increased their daily vitamin D intake to intended levels, says a study conducted by four of the world’s leading vitamin D researchers entitled: An Estimate of the Economic Burden and Premature Deaths Due to Vitamin D Deficiency in Canada.continue reading

Be Prepared for a Private Member’s Bill to be Introduced April 13th – TEEN TANNING BAN

Friday, January 25, 2013
Dear Salon Owners, Please forward this email to anyone you know in the industry Be Prepared for a Bill that will be introduced to the Ontario Government by the NDP Health Critic France Gelinas to BAN TEEN TANNING. We suggest if contacted by the media that you forward them to the JCTA for us to respond.… continue reading

Moderate exposure to UVB light key to solving vitamin D deficiency: MD

Friday, January 25, 2013
TORONTO — May 3, 2010 — Its time to take a common sense approach to UVB
light exposure primarily because moderate UVB light exposure year round will help solve Canada’s vitamin D deficiency epidemic, says Dr. Zoltan Rona, a Toronto doctor specializing in complementary and alternative medicine.… 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