New Zealand First is calling for urgent
regulation of sunbed operators after a report showing many
are not following safety guidelines.
“The Government
must act swiftly in light of a Consumer report that found
two-thirds of 60 operators surveyed failed to meet safety
requirements, says Health spokesperson Barbara
Stewart.
“This is appalling and clear evidence that
stronger measures must be put in place as operators are
not following the voluntary guidelines.
“The health and
well-being of many New Zealanders is in the hands of the
Government.
“Consumer points out that the more often a
person uses a sunbed, and the younger they start, the more
they are at risk of skin cancer,” Mrs Stewart
said.
“Last year Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew
responded to a New Zealand First question saying regulation
might be considered if further education of operators was
ineffective in ensuring good practice.
“The Consumer
survey shows good practice is not occurring - it is time to
act,” says Mrs
Stewart.
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