FDA Advances Proposed Rule on Sunscreens

摘要

In February,The U.S.Food & Drug Administration(FDA)issued a proposed rule that would update regulatory requirements for most sunscreen products in the U.S.The action is aimed at bringing non-prescription,over-the-counter(OTC)sunscreens that are marketed without FDA-approved applications up to date with the latest science to better ensure consumers have access to safe and effective preventative sun care options.Among its provisions,the proposal addresses sunscreen active ingredient safety,dosage forms and sun protection factor(SPF)and broad-spectrum requirements.It also proposes updates to how products are labeled to make it easier for consumers to identify key product information.“Broad spectrum sunscreens with SPF values of at least 15 are critical to the arsenal of tools for preventing skin cancer and protecting the skin from damage caused by the sun's rays,yet some of the essential requirements for these preventive tools haven't been updated in decades,” explained FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb,M.D.