AAP General News (Australia)
08-23-2007
Vic: Tough new laws for Vic solariums
MELBOURNE, Aug 23 AAP - The Victorian government will bring in new laws to tighten
control of the state's solarium industry.
State Health Minister Daniel Andrews has announced the industry's voluntary code of
practice would be written into Victorian law, with penalties applying for businesses which
breach the regulations.
Under the laws, solariums must give health warnings to customers about the risks of
using tanning beds and must obtain informed consent.
"That will be about making sure that every single Victorian who uses these services
gets the proper information and provide informed consent and be clear and understand the
risks that they are taking," Mr Andrews said.
"I think ultimately that may well save lives."
Mr Andrews said penalties for breaches of the new laws were yet to be determined.
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KEYWORD: SOLARIUMS
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