Sunbeds and Solaria

In New Zealand

There is a voluntary standard, shared by New Zealand and Australia, on the operation of tanning clinics (Solaria Standard AS/NZS 2635:2002)

Also read our Position Statement on Solaria.

Internationally

In most countries around the world, including New Zealand, the tanning clinic business is a largely unregulated industry. There is no mandatory training for people operating tanning clinics. In addition, there is no requirement for equipment to be checked or serviced regularly. This poses a huge risk to people who continue to use tanning clinics. The World Health Organisation (WHO) encourages governments to formulate and enforce effective laws governing the use of tanning devices.

World Health Organization high lights that sunbed use poses a risk of skin cancer, and that no person under 18 years of age should use a sunbed.