European Sunlight Association

About the European Sunlight Association

Voice of the European indoor tanning industry

ESA publishes Manifesto

Our European Code of Conduct

ESA - Shedding some light

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COVID-19 and vitamin D - an overview

Get to know about the relationship of vitamin D and the immune system

European Safety Standards

ESA actively engages with EU policy-makers to define and implement operating standards in sunbed services across Europe, ensuring the highest possible level of safety.

UV and Vitamin D Research

The European Sunlight Association promotes and finances research on the positive and negative effects of UV exposure.

Responsible
Tanning

ESA has developed a European Code of Conduct to guarantee that tanning studios are providing safe and responsible tanning.

Members

The European Sunlight Association (ESA) represents national associations and individual companies. ESA currently has 22 members from 13 countries, of which 10 are EU countries.

news & events

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September 10th, 2025

POSITION PAPER: Reassessing the Role of Sunlight and Ultraviolet Radiation in Public Health

For decades, Europe’s public health messages have highlighted only the dangers of the sun, in particular the risk of skin cancer. While avoiding overexposure is essential, new scientific evidence shows that regular and […]

December 9th, 2024

Time to Rethink Sun Exposure: Balancing Benefits and Risks

A recent study, “Higher Ultraviolet Light Exposure is Associated with Lower Mortality,” published by Stevenson et al. (2024), sheds new light on the complex relationship between ultraviolet (UV) exposure and overall health. The […]

October 11th, 2022

The Advantages and Risks of Sun Exposure

A recent study “Sun Exposure- Hazards and Benefits” by Pelle G. Lindqvist, Elisabeth Epstein and Mona Landin-Olsson provides an evidence-based response and a balanced update on advantages and risks of sun exposure, where […]