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
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
JCTA Update 01.12.12
Friday, January 25, 2013
CTA Update 01.12.12
- 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
