Unlicensed Chroma D-Light UV Lamp May Pose Health Risks

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.