FDA changes sunscreen regulations

Monday 20 June 2011

America's Federal Drugs Administration has changed the rules on marketing sunscreen products in the US. Under the new rules, only broad spectrum sunscreens with an SPF value of 15 or higher can claim to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

>> http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/UnderstandingOver-the-CounterMedicines/ucm258468.htm#Q4_what_are_the_main_points


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