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The Skin Cancer Foundation is committed to the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer. From lobbying on Capitol Hill for melanoma research to urging the FDA to enact stricter tanning bed regulations, the Foundation is very involved in advocacy efforts designed to put an end to the world’s most common cancer. Please see below for ways to let your voice be heard.
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 On March 25, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will meet to discuss the reclassification of tanning beds and lamps.
Currently, tanning machines are Class I Medical Devices, in the same category as elastic bandages and tongue depressors. But according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, UV radiation from either the sun or tanning machines is a proven human carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) and considerable research shows it is the chief cause of skin cancer. Reclassification to Class II or III would permit stricter regulations and more oversight.
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Click here to join the fight for reclassification.
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Recently, The Skin Cancer Foundation has been getting much more involved in advocating for melanoma research funding and stricter tanning bed regulations. The Foundation recently commissioned a white paper on potential regulatory options for tanning beds that has been shared with key members of Congress. The white paper details the categories of restrictions that could be imposed on tanning beds, as well as the avenues for regulating tanning booths, both through the FDA and via legislation. |
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On March 25, 2010, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will meet to discuss the possible reclassification of UV-emitting tanning beds and lamps. Currently, tanning beds and lamps are Class I medical devices, putting them in the same category as elastic bandages and tongue depressors. But ultraviolet (UV) radiation from either the sun or tanning machines is a proven human carcinogen (cancer-causing agent), and the chief cause of skin cancer. Reclassification by the FDA would permit more oversight and stringent regulation. Please join us in the fight against skin cancer by signing our citizen’s petition in support of reclassification today.
