Sun and sunbeds

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UV radiation from the sun and from a sunbed may give you a tan, but may also harm your skin and eyes.
DSA leads the work with the national UV and skin cancer strategy. The aim is to reduce the incidence and mortality of skin cancer caused by sun and sunbeds.
DSA measures UV radiation from the sun at nine measuring stations around Norway.
UV index is a measure of how intense the UV radiation from the sun is, and you should protect your skin and eyes when the UV index is 3 or higher.
The Radiation Protection Regulations set requirements for owners, dealers and importers of sunbeds. Both DSA and the municipalities may inspect the sunbeds.
DSA stays updated on research and knowledge and informs and advises on doses and effects of UV radiation on humans.

Sun, sunbeds and health risks

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and sunbeds may cause negative health effects and is assumed to cause about 90 percent of all skin cancer cases in Norway.

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Use of sunbeds

Use of sunbeds increases the risk of getting skin cancer, and the earlier you start and the more often you use the sunbed, the greater the risk. Therefore, we have an 18 years age limit for using sunbeds in Norway, as in several other countries. If you choose to use a sunbed, there are some precautions you should take.

National UV and Skin Cancer Strategy

Norway is among the countries with the highest incidence and mortality of skin cancer in the world. In order to meet these challenges, the Ministry of Health and Care Services gave the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) the assignment of making and implementing a national UV and skin cancer strategy.

UV radiation from sun and sunbeds

We are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, both at home and when going on a holiday. Sunbed users get an additional exposure from this use. Less exposure means lower risk of skin cancer and other negative health effects.

Information to sunbed owners

Here you will find information about some of the requirements in the Radiation Protection Regulations for companies and organisations offering sunbeds to others.

Information to sunbed distributors and importers

Here you will find information about the requirements in the Radiation Protection Regulations for distributors and importers of sunbeds.

Sun protection advices

UV radiation from the sun may give you a tan, but it may also harm your skin and eyes. Here is good advice on how to protect yourself.

'News'

Solarium Exam available in English

03. December 2018

It is now possible to take the knowledge test Solarieprøven or Solarium Exam in English. The test must be taken by all persons responsible for the day-to-day running of the solariums and the employees with customer contact.

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