Sunbeds Regulation Bill 2010

Public bill · Private Member · Presented

The Sunbeds Regulation Bill 2010 would prevent anyone under 18 from being offered or allowed to use a sunbed, except where it is used for medical treatment under a doctor’s supervision. It would allow the Minister to set rules requiring businesses to supervise sunbed use, provide and display health-risk information, and make protective eyewear available and worn. Health Service Executive officers could inspect businesses, examine records and equipment, and seize items where necessary. Breaches could lead to a fine of up to €5,000, up to six months’ imprisonment, or both; the aim is to reduce children’s exposure to ultraviolet radiation and their later risk of skin cancer.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to regulate the use of tanning devices that use artificial ultra-violet radiation; and to provide for connected matters

Last updated 12 April 2018