RFK Jr. Withdraws FDA Tanning-Bed Rule, Frustrating Dermatologists

RFK Jr. pulled the FDA’s long-delayed proposal to ban minors from using tanning beds and require risk disclosures, prompting disappointment from dermatologists who warn that indoor tanning delivers concentrated UV radiation and raises melanoma risk. The WHO classifies tanning beds as a Group 1 carcinogen, and while many states already restrict youth access, the federal rule is paused to reconsider, leaving a patchwork of protections in place.