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New sunbed laws come into effect

The new sunbed rules are aimed at reducing the increased risk of skin cancer and other health problems
The new sunbed rules are aimed at reducing the increased risk of skin cancer and other health problems

New legislation governing the use of sunbeds comes into force today.

The stricter rules outlaw so-called happy hours or free use of sunbeds and include a requirement that protective eye wear must be worn.

The new rules are aimed at reducing the increased risk of skin cancer and other health problems associated with the use of sunbeds.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified the use of UV tanning devices as "carcinogenic to humans".