MelNet welcomes sunbed age restriction

July 1, 2016

Health Protection Bill passes third reading

MelNet welcomes the passing of the The Health (Protection) Amendment Bill making sunbeds R18.

In its submission on the bill, MelNet congratulated the Minister and Ministry of Health for recognising the need to protect young consumers from the established dangers of sunbeds.  However, the submission also highlighted MelNet’s position that such restrictions are only an incremental step towards the ultimate goal of achieving:

  • A total ban of commercial subbed services
  • A total ban of the importation, manufacture, sale and rental of sunbeds for commercial and private use.

MelNet understands that the Ministry of Health also is looking into whether licensing of premises and operators, and the introduction of mandatory standards, are appropriate.

The Bill is due to take effect in early 2017.

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