sun-tanning pills do not work. also sun-tanning pills are not approved by the fda. the dietary supplement health and education act passed by the united states congress in 1994 allows the marketing of products as a "dietary supplement" without the approval of any government agency. the labeling for these products must include a disclaimer saying that they have not been approved by the fda and are not intended to diagnose treat cure or prevent any disease. if a question about safety arises the burden of proof is on the fda not the manufacturer.
are sun-tanning pills safe and do they work?