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Use of UV-emitting tanning devices is carcinogenic to humans. UV radiation (including UVA, UVB, and UVC) is carcinogenic to humans.

Because of this, the FDA developed stringent rules and regulations that govern the manufacturing and use of devices for indoor tanning. The initial performance standard for sunlamp products (including tanning units) published in the Federal Register became effective for all tanning devices on May 7, 1980.

There is no such thing as a safe tan. The increase in skin pigment, called melanin, which causes the tan color change in your skin is a sign of damage. Why it happens: Once skin is exposed to UV radiation, it increases the production of melanin in an attempt to protect the skin from further damage.

The science is clear: tanning beds and lamps are hazardous to health and especially dangerous for those under 18 years of age.

Because people under age 18 are particularly at risk, the FDA is now proposing to restrict the sunlamp products to people age 18 years old and older, and require that they sign a risk acknowledgement certification before use, and then every 6 months, that states that they have been informed of the risks to health that ...

FDA Regulation FDA regulates products that emit radiation, including sunlamp products and products that use sunlamp products, such as tanning beds and tanning booths.

There is no such thing as a safe tan. The increase in skin pigment, called melanin, which causes the tan color change in your skin is a sign of damage. Why it happens: Once skin is exposed to UV radiation, it increases the production of melanin in an attempt to protect the skin from further damage.

California. Ban Details: Prohibits minors under 18 from using tanning devices. As of Jan. 1, 2012, CA was the first state in the nation to ban use of UV indoor tanning devices for ALL minors under 18.