Solaria Regulation: New regulations for Victoria

In line with developments at the national level for uniform regulations of the solaria industry, and the recent release of the updated Australian Standard AS/NZS 2635:2008 Solaria for cosmetic purposes, the existing regulatory requirements in Victoria will be strengthened with new regulations which were made on 16 December 2008. The Radiation Amendment (Tanning Units and Fees) Regulations 2008 will come into effect on 1 February 2009. These regulations were made via the Radiation Act 2005, an Act specifically designed to protect the health and safety of persons and the environment from radiation.

The regulations are available at www.legislation.vic.gov.au. Select the Victorian Law Today option and search for the regulations by the title. A copy of the regulations is provided below:

Radiation Amendment (Tanning Units and Fees) Regulations 2008 (28kb, pdf)

Regulatory Impact Statement

Regulatory Impact Statement: Radiation Amendment (Tanning Units and Fees) Regulations 2008 (373kb, pdf)

The Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) assessed the RIS as adequate under the requirements of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994. A copy of their assessment letter is provided below:

VCEC Assessment of the Regulatory Impact Statement (126kb, pdf)

For more information see:

• What do the Radiation Amendment (Tanning Units and Fees) Regulations 2008 mean for management licence holders?
• Solariums: Fashion to Die For