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:
the name and address of the manufacturer and the distributor;
the model designation, the serial number and the month and year of manufacture;
the recommended exposure positions and the directions for determining the recommended exposure positions;
a warning that the use of exposure positions other than the recommended exposure positions may result in overexposure;
the maximum exposure time in minutes;
the minimum interval between consecutive exposures; and
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 —
is shown in 2 contrasting colours;
has no outer dimensions less than 2 cm;
is clearly visible and identifiable from the exposure position;
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
incorporates a statement to indicate that —
as with natural sunlight, overexposure can cause eye injury and sunburn;
repeated exposure may cause premature aging of skin and skin cancer;
medications or cosmetics applied to the skin may increase sensitivity to ultraviolet light;
a person who does not tan in the sun most likely will not tan from the use of this apparatus;
a person having a history of skin problems or having a specially sensitive skin to sunlight shall consult a physician before use;
overexposure shall be avoided.