As we entered 2015, the tanning industry faced two major challenges originated at the FDA: the proposed restricted device classification, which we had been forewarned the agency is consideri... Read more

At the Tanning World Expo’s opening session on Saturday morning, Greg Henson and I talked about an important FDA-related issue about which the vast majority of the industry is unaware. If th... Read more

Federal Issues Congress reconvened in September with a number of difficult issues to tackle, and there are few signs of progress on the horizon. On Capitol Hill, our friends continue to talk... Read more

I hope you will join us in Columbus for the Tanning World Expo – we have a great lineup of exhibitors and a no-nonsense business conference. Take a look! The Stars will be out in Columbus Ei... Read more

FDA Status As previously reported, there are two rule-makings affecting this industry currently pending at the FDA. One is a package of amendments to the performance standard (21CFR 1040.20)... Read more

In April, the New York Attorney General filed suit against two New York salon businesses alleging false advertising related to health claims about tanning. Without getting into the specifics... Read more

As of the beginning of April, the success rate for local business owners fighting age restrictions at the state level is considerably improved over a year ago. Bills in seven states – Iowa,... Read more

The ITA is pleased to announce that four industry leaders have recently joined the Board of Directors. • Gene Czako: Senior Executive, Light Sources – Orange, CT • Todd Earnhart: Founder/Own... Read more

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare is likely to play a pivotal role in the next election. It’s not surprising that the law is still unpopular with Republicans but it is important to... Read more