Singapore legislation

Regulation 23

of Radiation Protection (Non-Ionising Radiation) Regulations

Regulation 23

Requirements for labelling of sunlamps

Subregulation 1

Each sunlamp shall have, on its external surface, the following information and instructions:

(a)

the name and address of the manufacturer and the distributor;

(b)

the model designation, the serial number and the month and year of manufacture;

(c)

the recommended exposure positions and the directions for determining the recommended exposure positions;

(d)

a warning that the use of exposure positions other than the recommended exposure positions may result in overexposure;

(e)

the maximum exposure time in minutes;

(f)

the minimum interval between consecutive exposures; and

(g)

the type and model designation of each ultraviolet lamp intended to be used in the sunlamp unless the sunlamp is manufactured, maintained and serviced by the same manufacturer.

Subregulation 2

Each sunlamp shall have, on its external surface, a radiation warning sign that —

(a)

is shown in 2 contrasting colours;

(b)

has no outer dimensions less than 2 cm;

(c)

is clearly visible and identifiable from the exposure position;

(d)

bears the words “WARNING — ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION — FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — FAILURE TO USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR MAY RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS OR OTHER EYE INJURY — IF DISCOMFORT DEVELOPS, DISCONTINUE USE AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN”; and

(e)

incorporates a statement to indicate that —

(i)

as with natural sunlight, overexposure can cause eye injury and sunburn;

(ii)

repeated exposure may cause premature aging of skin and skin cancer;

(iii)

medications or cosmetics applied to the skin may increase sensitivity to ultraviolet light;

(iv)

a person who does not tan in the sun most likely will not tan from the use of this apparatus;

(v)

a person having a history of skin problems or having a specially sensitive skin to sunlight shall consult a physician before use;

(vi)

overexposure shall be avoided.