Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 5
5 The ultraviolet radiation warning labels must (a) be reproduced from the electronic file provided by the Minister; (b) include in the French version of the label illustrated in Figure 1 of paragraph (e), enclosed within a black border, (i) in the upper portion, on a white background, the signal word “Danger” in red with the hazard symbol to its right, (ii) in the middle portion, the primary hazard statement “ Les appareils de bronzage peuvent causer le cancer ” in yellow on a black background, (iii) in the lower left portion, the following statements in black on a white background and in the following order: “ L’exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets (UV) peut avoir des effets nocifs sur la santé : ” “ • La surexposition provoque des brûlures aux yeux et à la peau ” “ • Les effets des UV sont cumulatifs et peuvent être cancérogènes — plus l’exposition régulière commence tôt, plus les risques qui y sont associés sont élevés ” “ • Les facteurs de risque comprennent le type de peau, la photosensibilité et les antécédents de cancer de la peau ” “ • Les médicaments et les cosmétiques peuvent augmenter les effets des UV ”, (iv) in the lower right portion, the following statements in black on a white background and in the following order: “ L’exposition aux UV peut contribuer, à long terme, au vieillissement prématuré et au cancer de la peau ” “ • Suivre les instructions ” “ • Porter un dispositif de protection des yeux ” “ • Usage déconseillé aux personnes de moins de 18 ans ”, (v) in the lower left corner, the attribution “ Santé Canada — Health Canada” on a white background, and (vi) in the lower right corner, the attribution “Canada” on a white background; (c) include in the English version of the label illustrated in Figure 2 of paragraph (e), enclosed within a black border, (i) in the upper portion, on a white background, the signal word “Danger” in red with the hazard symbol to its right, (ii) in the middle portion, the primary hazard statement “Tanning Equipment Can Cause Cancer” in yellow on a black background, (iii) in the lower left portion, the following statements in black on a white background and in the following order: “Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure can be hazardous to your health:” “• Overexposure causes skin and eye burns” “• UV effects are cumulative and may be carcinogenic — greater risks are associated with early and repeated exposure” “• Risk factors include skin type, photosensitivity and history of skin cancer” “• Drugs and cosmetics may increase UV effects”, (iv) in the lower right portion, the following statements in black on a white background and in the following order: “In the long term, UV exposure can contribute to premature ageing and skin cancer” “• Follow instructions” “• Use protective eyewear” “• Not recommended for use by those under 18 years of age”, (v) in the lower left corner, the attribution “Health Canada — Santé Canada ” on a white background, and (vi) in the lower right corner, the attribution “Canada” on a white background; (d) measure (i) 75 mm high and 200 mm wide, in the case of tanning equipment used for full- or half-body exposure, and (ii) 50 mm high and 100 mm wide, in any other case; (d.1) be reproduced (i) in colours that are as close as possible to the colours in which they are set out in the electronic file referred to in paragraph (a), and (ii) as clearly as possible taking into consideration the method of printing used; and (e) conform to the following figures: Figure 1 The image is the French version of the ultraviolet radiation warning label as described in section 5. The image also includes a hazard symbol in the upper right corner, which is an octagonal sign depicting the outline of a human form being irradiated by a source of ultraviolet radiation represented by lines coming from a point above and to the right of the human form. In the lower left corner is a Canadian flag with the words “Santé Canada” and “Health Canada” to its right. In the lower right corner