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Understanding the FDA Final Regulations on Sunscreens
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Michael W Steppie, MD posted:
Sun protection is an important public health issue, and sunscreen is an integral part of a comprehensive sun protection regimen that also includes seeking shade and wearing protective clothing, including sunglasses. Although science and technology have advanced over the past several years to dramatically improve the efficacy of sunscreens, there has long been a need to update the governmental regulations associated with them - particularly in the areas of UVA protection and product labeling. Learn about the upcoming changes to how sunscreens will be labeled starting in summer of 2012.
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0 Replies |Report This| Share this:Understanding the FDA Final Regulations on SunscreensSun protection is an important public health issue, and sunscreen is an integral part of a comprehensive sun protection regimen that also includes seeking shade and wearing protective clothing, including sunglasses. Although science and technology have advanced over the past several years to dramatically improve the efficacy of sunscreens, there has long been a need to update the governmental regulations associated with them - particularly in the areas of UVA protection and product labeling. Learn about the upcoming changes to how sunscreens will be labeled starting in summer of 2012.
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