Massage and special treatments licensing

Sunbeds and the law

The government has published information to help sunbed businesses comply with the law.

Under the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010, anyone involved in carrying on a sunbed businesses must make sure no person under the age of 18 years-old either:

  • uses a sunbed
  • is offered the use of a sunbed
  • is present in a restricted zone

For government information to help sunbed businesses to comply with the law, and guidance on how local authorities should enforce the law, go to GOV.UK: Sunbeds (Regulations) Act 2010 guidance and information.