Following similar legislations passed by Germany and France, Austria will now implement a law banning under-18s from going to solariums because of the risks of developing skin cancer, the country's ministry for youth said on Monday.
The measure, voted unanimously by parliament in November, will come into effect on September 1, the ministry said, adding that operators will have to introduce a system to enforce it.
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Australians are leading the world in their obsession for that ‘bronzed and beautiful’ look. But unfortunately, this is not a healthy trend, opine researchers.
Australians are leading the world in their obsession for that ‘bronzed and beautiful’ look. But unfortunately, this is not a healthy trend, opine researchers.
Solariums which break the law risk fines of up to 2,180 euros (2,900 dollars).
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