Indoor Tanning Devices Will Have New Warnings

Tanning bed and sun lamp warnings becoming stricter under new FDA regulations

(dailyRx News) Many young people strive for tan skin, but this quest could put them at a risk for cancer. Health officials announced changes to how indoor tanning devices are regulated.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that certain indoor tanning devices will now be classified as higher-risk products. That classification means these products will carry stricter warnings and have tighter marketing regulations.

Sunlamps and ultraviolet (UV) lamps will be required to carry a warning stating that people under the age of 18 should not use the device.

Read more from RxWiki HERE.