New laws could see ID checks rolled out at salons in bid to crack down on children using sunbeds
New laws are being proposed to implement mandatory ID checks at salons to prevent children from using sunbeds. The Department of Health and Social Care aims to close loopholes that allow under-18s to access sunbeds without proper checks. The consultation period will gather input from the public and experts, with potential new regulations expected next year.
- ▪Mandatory ID checks for sunbed use are being proposed to prevent children from accessing them.
- ▪Current rules are often bypassed through contactless payment systems that do not require staff verification.
- ▪The consultation period will allow public and expert input before new regulations are potentially implemented next year.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsNew laws could see ID checks rolled out at salons in bid to crack down on children using sunbedsThe new proposals would require staff to be present and check a customer’s ID before they can use a sunbedSam Hall Friday 22 May 2026 00:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2981559","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/children-sunbeds-id-check-dhsc-sarah-hodgson-b2981559.html","title":"Mandatory ID checks could be enforced in bid to crack down on children using sunbeds"}}‘It stings to put my hand under…
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