About The JCTA
The JCTA (Joint Canadian Tanning Association) is a national non-profit organization created to increase understanding of the professional tanning industry's scientifically supported position that regular moderate ultra-violet exposure from sunshine or sunbed in a non-burning fashion is part of a responsible lifestyle that recognizes both the inherent benefits and the manageable risks associated with ultraviolet light exposure.
Media Releases
Mar 12th 2010
JCTA Response to : No tan is a safe tan
JCTA Response: The CCS promotes that we promote that tanning is safe. Control is the key, everything in moderation. Is drinking a glass of red wine safe? Not according to the WHO. I wonder what the CCS has to say about red wine
Feb 7th 2010
Tanning association seeks public standards across country
Kelowna – February 8, 2010 – The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) is calling on provincial governments across Canada to work with the indoor tanning industry to formalize appropriate regulations related to the operation of indoor tanning equipment.
Feb 1st 2010
Check facts CDA before scaring Canadians about indoor tanning
KELOWNA --- February 2, 2010 --- The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) strongly disputes the damaging allegations made yesterday by the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) about indoor tanning.
There is no data to suggest that tanning is more dangerous for any specific age group. Photobiology and epidemiology – if analyzed correctly – all suggest that burning (not tanning) at an early age could increase risk later in life.
Oct 29th 2009
Indoor tanners benefit from exposure to vitamin D
TORONTO --- October 29, 2009 --- The Canadian Cancer Society's press statement today urging Canadians to take vitamin D supplements, but to avoid indoor tanning as a source of vitamin D, is misleading. We would like to remind Canadians that moderate exposure to UVB light from a tanning bed has significant impact on optimizing vitamin D levels.
Sep 18th 2009
JCTA supports new study challenging “melanoma epidemic”
TORONTO, Sept. 18 /CNW/ - A British study released this week is casting a dark shadow of doubt over the widespread belief that any ultraviolet (UV) exposure is linked to increased incidences of melanoma. A September, 2009 British Journal of Dermatology report confirms what The Joint Canadian Tanning Society (JCTA) has maintained for years - there is insufficient proof linking melanoma to UV exposure.
Aug 14th 2009
Ian Haysom: You're Right. It Isn't the Media's Fault.
The Joint Canadian Tanning Association agrees with Canadian columnist Ian Haysom who wrote this week that all too often, people "blame the media" when reports come out that they don't agree with. Two weeks ago, a report was released to the worldwide media, including outlets in Canada, suggesting that sun tanning is now as dangerous as cigarette smoking simply because UV light was added to a list of "carcinogens" by a European agency. Never mind the fact the "list" also contains red wine, birth control pills, salted fish and other highly used substances that, when experienced in their intended dosages, do not elevate cancer risk.
Jul 28th 2009
DIMENSIONAL IARC REPORT SHEDS NO NEW DATA ON UV, PUBLIC HEALTH
KELOWNA, BC – July 27 –The Joint Canadian Tanning Association today issued the following statement regarding the IARC publication in the August edition of “THE LANCET - Oncology” released July 28, 2009:
Jun 1st 2009
Promote Vitamin D Testing for Public
KELOWNA, BC --- June 1, 2009 --- In support of the 2nd annual Tan Awareness Week June 1-8, the Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) is asking the Canadian Cancer Society to encourage Canadians to check their vitamin D blood levels, the same way it encourages skin cancer screening.
Nov 6th 2008
INDOOR TANNERS STAVE OFF ‘VITMAIN D WINTER’
KELOWNA, BC, Nov. 7, 2008 – The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) recognizes November as the beginning of “Vitamin D Winter” – a period when sun exposure in all of Canada is too weak to trigger the natural production of vitamin D in human skin.
Oct 21st 2008
Tanning Community: Ontario Bill Would Hurt Teens, Not Help Them
Tanning Community: Ontario Bill Would Hurt Teens, Not Help Them KELOWNA, BC, Oct. 16 /CNW/ - Canada's indoor tanning community has offered substantive information showing why passage of an Ontario bill seeking to deny teenagers access to professional indoor tanning salons would actually increase sunburn incidence - not reduce it.