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
Feb 1st 2012
Canadian Tanning Salons Urged by Association to limit claims
Kelowna – February 1, 2012 – The Joint Canadian Tanning Association today urged Canadian sunbed operators and employees to limit claims being made about the benefits of indoor sunbathing.
Jul 7th 2011
Toasters to Tanning. The CDA makes a ridiculous comparison.
Kelowna --- July 07 --- The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) must think the average Canadian doesn’t understand the risk of overexposure to UV light. Recently in a media video, they compared a toaster to sophisticated indoor commercial sunbathing equipment – which in JCTA salons is by and large controlled by a highly trained certified operator. Simply put there is no comparison, just fear and misinformation.
Jun 15th 2011
IS THE CDA MISLEADING THE PUBLIC ON VITAMIN D AND UV LIGHT?
Kelowna BC – June 15 - Canada’s dermatology industry lobbying group Friday called tanning beds “an inefficient” source of vitamin D in an apparent attempt to mislead Canadians about the relative sources of vitamin D.
Jun 2nd 2011
BASE TAN VERSUS CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS: YOU CHOOSE
KELOWNA --- June 2, 2011 --- Should Canadians seeking to avoid sunburns this summer opt for a base tan as a first line of defence instead of a chemical sunscreen? That is the question being asked by the Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA).
JCTA is marking its third annual Tan Awareness Week this week with an educational campaign designed to encourage intelligent sun care and sunburn prevention, rather than total sun abstinence. Tan Awareness Week was created to dispel misconceptions regarding moderate sun exposure.
Dec 9th 2010
Joint Canadian Tanning Association: Canadian Cancer Society misrepresented melanoma data in call for new regulations
KELOWNA, BC, Dec. 8 /CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and other lobbyists misrepresented melanoma research in a press release today, misapplying statistics gathered from studies of unsupervised home tanning units and falsely alleging that they apply to professional indoor tanning facilities in Canada.
Nov 15th 2010
Sunbed Users Have Highest Vitamin D Levels in Canada: Study
According to Canadian research published in the journal Public Health, by Edmonton vitamin D researcher Dr. Gerry Schwalfenberg, regular sunbed users and those who take high-dosage vitamin D supplements, have the highest vitamin D levels in Canada. Those who do not take supplements and who report receiving minimal sun exposure had the lowest vitamin D levels.
Nov 3rd 2010
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Jun 9th 2010
JCTA Launches Canadian ‘Skin Type’ Awareness Program
KELOWNA, B.C. (June 9) – Canadians have a free new on-line tool to help everyone better understand effective outdoor sunburn prevention. The Joint Canadian Tanning Association this week launched www.SkinType.ca as a public service to teach everyone what professional indoor tanning facilities already teach their clients: How to avoid sunburn by understanding your genetic skin type.
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.