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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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