Age checks to stop children using sunbeds

Children will be stopped from using sunbeds through mandatory ID checks under new laws being consulted on by the government. Under-18s are already barred from using sunbeds but teens often get around these rules through using contactless systems that let anyone tap and tan without any checks by a staff member. The new proposals would require staff to be present and check a customer’s ID before they can use a sunbed. The changes would also mean health warnings must be clearly displayed, and dangerous claims that sunbeds help with weight loss or prevent sunburn would be banned.