On March 25, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will meet to discuss the reclassification of tanning beds and lamps.
Currently, tanning machines are Class I Medical Devices, in the same category as elastic bandages and tongue depressors. But according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, UV radiation from either the sun or tanning machines is a proven human carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) and considerable research shows it is the chief cause of skin cancer. Reclassification to Class II or III would permit stricter regulations and more oversight.
Join the fight for reclassification by submitting written testimony about your experience with these dangerous devices. Here’s how:
See below for access to The General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Amendment of Notice under Title. This is the document you want to respond to. On the right side of the screen, click Submit Comment.
http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#documentDetail?R=0900006480a7b383
Your testimony has the potential to help save lives. Please submit your comments by March 19.
Learn more about Regulations.gov at:
http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home
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4 comments:
Dear Susan,
This is important legislation. Thank you for alerting us to it.
Ginny and Art
As usually, your blog is right on target! Thanks for taking the time to keep us updated.
Hi Susan,
you are made of steel. With all that you are going through you are helping to provide all of us with valuable information.
Thank you
I hope you get enough comments to do whatever it is your trying to do!!!
-Best Wishes :]
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