As of today, in most states there are no tests or state regulated programs for Airbrush Tanning Technicians.  The only state where you need to be licensed is Oregon.  Oregon requires that you need to be a licensed esthetician in order to do Airbrush Tanning but in all other states you don’t.  The Oregon Health Licensing Agency is also working on getting this field regulated.

Now there are FDA recommendations in Airbrush Tanning but I also wanted to clarify that the FDA does not necessarily approve of the Airbrush Tanning booth or Airbrush Tanning with a spray gun.  They have however approved of the ingredient DHA to be used for cosmetic purposes and for external body parts. This is why Sun Tanning Lotions are allowed because they all have the DHA in them.   It will be interesting to see how this will change over the years.  Personally I feel that the Health Department should probably oversee the health and safety of consumers and technicians so I am looking forward to observe how this will change over the years.