Collariums, which emit UVA radiation, are often advertised on private social media accounts, thwarting search warrant efforts
Collarium or ‘pink light’ sunbeds are often falsely marketed as safe despite the ban on commercial solariums in all Australian states and territories except the Northern Territory.Collarium or ‘pink light’ sunbeds are often falsely marketed as safe despite the ban on commercial solariums in all Australian states and territories except the Northern Territory.
“However, UVA doesn’t stimulate collagen production. It actually breaks collagen down, which leads to more rapid skin ageing. While UVA is less likely to cause an immediate sunburn, UVA radiation can also still penetrate deep into the skin, contributing to long-term skin damage, and increasing an individual’s cancer risk.
Guardian Australia understands most complaints about solarium-related services in Queensland are about those advertised on private or closed-access social media accounts, which are difficult for health inspectors to investigate. Access to these accounts is often by invitation only, so inspectors are unable to issue a search warrant.
“All reports are assessed and we undertake a range of regulatory and investigative actions and compliance campaigns to deter unlawful operators,” the spokesperson said. “This includes inspections, advisory letters, formal warnings, penalty notices and prosecutions.”Prof Anne Cust, a cancer epidemiologist and deputy director of the Daffodil Centre, said people should be weary of any advertising claims that collariums are “low UV” and therefore “safer”.
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