Member Updates

Attack on Tanning Unjustified – Letter to the Editor

Friday, January 25, 2013
Re: Letter to the Editor “It’s time the city put restrictions on tanning salons” http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/time+city+restrictions+tanning+salons/5981796/story.html The article failed to investigate or report the tanning industry’s position in a carefully prepared spin by anti-tanning lobbyists.… continue reading

Wikipedia – interesting comment about sunlight

Friday, January 25, 2013
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_effects_of_sun_exposure#cite_note-30 Sunlight is therefore the only listed carcinogen that is known to have health benefits, in the form of helping the human body to make Vitamin D. This makes sunlight unique on the list of known carcinogens.[22]… continue reading

JCTA Update 01.12.12

Friday, January 25, 2013
CTA Update 01.12.12
  1. Tanning regulations – Canada
  • Government Grassroots Toolkit created for salons across Canada, which includes:
    • How to meet your local politician
    • Leave behind briefing documents – 2
    • Online petition and hard copy
    • NOW ONLINE TO DOWNLOAD IN THE MEMBER’S ONLY AREA
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Dr. Oz,

Friday, January 25, 2013
Dr. Oz, I am the President of the Joint Canadian Tanning Association and the owner of Canada’s largest indoor chain of sunbeds, Fabutan. Firstly, let me say that regardless of where you end up on this issue I appreciate the objectivity with which you are approaching it. … continue reading

Tanning Regulations for Victoria CRD

Friday, January 25, 2013
Below is the weblink for information about the upcoming Bylaw http://www.viha.ca/mho/tanning.htm It includes forms and warning sign… continue reading

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