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Summary
Product: Unlicensed ultraviolet (UV) sunlampsBrand:Chroma D-LightWhat to do:Do not use the Chroma D-Light UV lamp. Consult a health care professional if you experience skin reactions and burns or eye damage. Check whether a UV sunlamp has been licensed for sale by searching Health Canada'sMedical Devices Active Licence Listing.Report any health product-related side effects or issues to Health Canada.Who this is for: General Public
Issue
Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the unlicensed Chroma D-Light, a UV lamp sold online and promoted as a way to support vitamin D levels, and has requested the company to take action to address the safety concerns.
The lamp may pose health risks due to excessive and unsafe UV radiation levels.
Too much exposure to UV radiation from using the Chroma D-Light UV lamp can cause:
— skin reactions and burns
— eye damage
— premature skin aging
— skin cancer with repeated exposure
It is illegal to advertise for sale, import for sale, or sell medical devices in Canada without appropriate licensing under the Medical Devices Regulations. Health Canada is asking retailers that sell unlicensed Chroma D-Light UV lamps to immediately stop selling them.
Should additional safety concerns be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action to protect public health and safety, including communication updates, if needed.
What you should do
— Do not use theChroma D-Light UVB lamp.
— Consult a health care professional if you have used any unlicensed UV sunlamps and have health concerns, such as skin reactions and burns or eye damage.
— Check whether a UV sunlamp has been licensed for sale by searching Health Canada'sMedical Devices Active Licence Listing.
— Be aware of the risks of buyingmedical devices online.
— Report any health product-relatedside effectsorcomplaintsto Health Canada.
— Check Health Canada'sRecalls and Safety Alerts databasefor advisories on illegal health products.
Related links:Unlicensed Mitolux UV sunlamps for Vitamin D may pose health risks – Canada.ca.
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SOURCE Health Canada (HC)
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