Member Updates

JCTA Op-Ed Article in the Vancouver Sun Dec 12th

Friday, January 25, 2013
By Steven Gilroy, Executive Director, Joint Canadian Tanning Association In recent months there has been some debate about the need for greater regulations and controls on indoor sunbathing.  The tanning industry supports this and has been asking for regulations for several years.… continue reading

Conference Call – Possible Federal Teen Ban – Jan 25th 3pm EST

Friday, January 25, 2013
Dear Canadian Salon Owners,
 
Conference Call Wednesday January 25th 2012 at 4pm AST (4:30 in NL), 3pm EST, 2pm CST, 1pm MST, 12pm PST
 
Call Toll Free: 1-888-289-4573 when the operator asks for the access code enter 7518252#. You will then be placed into the call.… continue reading

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

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