Member Updates

3RD Annual Tan Awareness Week May 30th to June 3rd

Friday, January 25, 2013
The JCTA has updated TanAwareness.com and a new press release will go out this week asking Canadian whether they want to protect themselves with a Natural Base Tan or Chemical Sunscreens. Here is just a small part of what has been updated on the website  This year we have added a section on Melanoma Risk, the section will cover what the possible causes of melanoma skin cancer are – genetics, Skin Type, sunlight/sunbeds.… continue reading

Email from the Nova Scotia Government on Teen Ban June 1st

Friday, January 25, 2013
The Tanning Bed Act and Regulation are now in effect, as of May 31st, 2011. This means that as of this date, it is illegal to sell UV tanning services to youth under 19.… continue reading

Update from Nova Scotia Government – Using up existing packages

Friday, January 25, 2013
Hello, If a package was purchased before the May 31st date, than it is acceptable for the person to continue to use that package until it is complete. This will be part of the phased-in approach that will give time to allow retailers to adjust their business practices to be in compliance with the law.… continue reading

Bill 31: the Skin Cancer Protection Act fails to pass as Ontario Legislature Adjourns:

Friday, January 25, 2013
The JCTA is pleased to announce to its membership that Bill-31 the Skin Cancer Protection Act failed to pass when the Ontario legislature adjourned on June 1st.… continue reading

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