For more than 30 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has kept a close eye on tanning beds and sun lamps with regulations for their use. Now, for the first time, the FDA has said people under age 18 shouldn’t use them—ever. It’s a strong move, considering tanning beds and sun lamps are currently classified as low-risk devices, amid other low-risk products like bandages and tongue depressors.

The FDA’s recently proposed regulation recommends additional warnings about cancer risks be placed on all marketing and informational materials related to the beds, including websites, pamphlets, and catalogs—but not on the units themselves. FDA regulators are also recommending manufacturers meet safety and design standards, like timers and limits on radiation levels.

The increased cancer risk is quite real. Recent studies have shown the risk of melanoma is 75 percent higher in people who have gone indoor tanning. Today, melanoma ranks as the deadliest form of skin cancer and cases have been on the rise for decades.

Among teens, an estimated 2.3 million U.S. teens tan indoors each year, and melanoma is the second most common form of cancer among young adults.

To learn more about melanoma, including your risks, consult with your doctor or a dermatologist.