Sunbed Rules
Tough new rules protect children from sunbed dangers in Wales
A ban on the use of sunbeds by people under the age of 18 in Wales came into force on 8 April 2011, the Health Minister, Edwina Hart confirmed today.
The provisions of the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 – introduced as a Private Members Bill – will make it an offence for an operator of a sunbed business in England and Wales to allow, or offer, someone under the age of 18 to use or access sunbeds on their premises.
The ban is designed to reduce the incidence of skin cancer by protecting under 18s from the dangers of overexposure to ultra-violet radiation.
To find out more visit the WAG website or download the Cancer Research UK PDF.