It is an offence:

• to possess or sell a commercial tanning unit or
• conduct a commercial tanning practice, that is; offer the use of the unit for fee or reward.

Health risks

Each year in Australia, it is estimated that solarium use causes around 281 melanoma (a potentially deadly type of skin cancer) cases, 43 melanoma-related deaths and 2,572 new cases of squamous cell carcinoma.

Research also shows that people who use a solarium before the age of 35 have a 59 per cent greater risk of melanoma than those who do not use solariums.

Need to know more...

For more information or to report the unlawful use of a commercial tanning bed, contact Radiation Safety via [email protected]. 

For more information you can also visit the solariums page on the Better Health Channel.