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Sunscreen Labels
The FDA’s current testing regulations allow consumers to know whether a sunning product is "broad spectrum," which means it protects against both ultraviolet rays A and B.
CHANGES IN SUNSCREEN LABELS Janet Woodcock, M.D., the director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has announced that. “The FDA has evaluated the data and developed testing and labeling requirements for sunscreen products. This allows manufacturers to modernize their product information so that consumers can be well-informed on which products offer the greatest benefit,” said “These changes to sunscreen labels are an important part of helping consumers have the information they need so they can choose the right sun protection for themselves and their families.”
MOST SKIN CANCERS ARE CAUSED BY SUN EXPOSURE People will also no longer see figures higher than SPF 50; just 50+. This is because the FDA says it doesn't have enough information to show that products with SPF numbers higher than 50 provide any additional protection. NEW LABELS The new labels also will tell consumers:
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