Taxes and restrictions proposed by federal regulators are excessive, says the trade association for the U. S. tanning salon industry.

It hoped the Food and Drug Administration would study the matter further and "base any decision on sound science," the Indoor Tanning Association said in a written statement

An FDA advisory last week recommended the agency consider rules requiring teenagers get their parents' permission before visiting a tanning salon. They also recommended raising the classification of tanning beds as medical devices to allow greater regulation.

Healthcare reform legislation includes a 10 percent tax that could dissuade cash-strapped teens from using tanning beds, which some critics say can increase the risk of skin cancer.

Dr. Bruce Katz, spokesman for the Skin Cancer Foundation, told USA Today, "We'd like to see tanning beds banned completely, but this is a good start." (With Inputs from Agencies)