In France, skin melanoma is the cancer with the sharpest rise in incidence and mortality, particularly among young adults. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, whether from the sun or artificial sources, is the main known risk factor for the development of melanomas and skin carcinomas. The current widespread availability and use of artificial UV radiation is therefore a concerning factor contributing to the worsening public health problem posed by UV radiation. Current French regulations provide a technical framework for the inspection of artificial tanning devices, set maximum limits on the effective energy irradiance emitted by these devices, and prohibit minors from using them. However, the very nature of the radiation emitted by tanning beds, the high authorized UV doses, the lax usage restrictions—particularly for sensitive individuals—as well as the lack of technical and human resources within regulatory agencies, do not allow for a reduction in the number of health incidents associated with the use of UV tanning beds. Thus, it becomes necessary to implement new measures that will enable the implementation of an effective public health policy, taking into account the cost-effectiveness of the defined system in relation to established public health objectives. These measures must be evaluated in advance and form part of a comprehensive effort to reduce exposure to UV radiation (both artificial and natural). (R.A.)