Time to tighten rules on tanning beds, skin doctors say
September 3rd, 2010
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Time to tighten rules on tanning beds, skin doctors say
It’s hard to fathom, but tanning beds are in the same medical device category as tongue depressors, according to US regulators, while the World Heath Organization classifies them as carcinogens. But the US Food and Drug Administration is poised… Tanning bed – Food and Drug Administration – Health – Skin Care – Beauty
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