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Mar 17, 2008 | 09:36 AM CDT
AAD Questions Sunscreen Seal Program
Questions were raised at the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) annual meeting in February over its Seal of Recognition program.
Feb 14, 2008 | 09:03 AM CST
Are Sunscreens Killing the Coral Reefs?
Scientists have reported that sunscreen may be to blame for dying coral reefs.
Feb 05, 2008 | 08:36 AM CST
Regulatory Review: Australian Regulations Update
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Australia issued its new Cosmetics Standard 2007. The following is a breakdown of products originally considered as therapeutic drugs if they made SPF claims, and that will now be regulated as secondary sunscreens.
Dec 03, 2007 | 03:23 PM CST
Regulatory Review: The Proposed Amendment for Sunscreen Products in the United States
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the long-awaited Proposed Rules (PR) for sunscreens in the Federal Register. This column reviews some of the changes included in the amendment, citing pages of this document to provide additional details.
Nov 28, 2007 | 01:22 PM CST
FDA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Sunscreen Rule
Extension to run through Dec. 26, 2007; agency seeks to balance industry concerns and the interests of public health to ensure that sunscreen products properly inform consumers of the level of protection.
Sep 28, 2007 | 11:18 AM CDT
Regulatory Review: Regulations in Chemicals, Sunscreen Labeling and Nanotechnology
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
There have been several changes in regulations that will impact global formulations. The most important one concerns chemicals in the European Union (EU). In addition, steps towards evaluating the safety of nanomaterials have been made by US regulatory bodies.
Aug 24, 2007 | 09:08 AM CDT
FDA Proposes New Sunscreen Rules
The FDA has proposed a new regulation for the formulating, testing and labeling of OTC sunscreens with ultraviolet UVA and UVB protection.
Jun 29, 2007 | 09:57 AM CDT
FDA Responds to EWG Sunscreen List
The FDA responded to EWG's report on sunscreens that claimed the FDA fails to set meaningful sunscreen standards.
Jun 20, 2007 | 10:59 AM CDT
EWG Sunscreen Ratings Stir Controversy; CTFA Backs FDA
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has stirred up the sun care industry with its recent survey and ranking of 780+ sunscreens.
Mar 15, 2007 | 11:24 AM CDT
New York Proposes Expiration Dates on Sunscreens
New York state may require that sunscreen labels include expiration dates.