Sunscreen labeling
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA reviewing sunscreen reapplication/water resistance research proposal from American Cancer Society. The organization is considering conducting a consumer perception survey and holding a scientific conference to define questions of sunscreen protection deterioration; ACS is requesting FDA feedback on the proposal. The group petitioned FDA in February to consider adding a requirement to the sunscreen regulation that labeling delineate how long a sun protection product would last after sweating or swimming. In its response, the agency asked ASC for specific water resistance and sunscreen reapplication data (1"The Rose Sheet" April 10, p. 8)