Sunscreen

Whether a product is regulated as a cosmetic or a drug (or both) under federal law is determined by a product's intended use. Products having both cosmetic and drug intended uses (typically defined by claims made on product labeling) include, for example, anti-dandruff shampoo, a fluoride-containing whitening toothpaste, and a skin moisturizer containing sunscreen active ingredients. These products are always required to display an OTC Drug Facts label.

Despite the critical role sunscreens play in a healthy self-care routine, some state lawmakers are working to restrict sales of chemical sunscreens and key ingredients due to perceived environmental and human health impacts.

CHPA released the below statement today following Governor Phil Scott signing S. 187 into law this week, legislation that will allow students to carry and self-apply sunscreen at school with the permission of a parent or guardian.

Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) President and CEO, Scott Melville, today released a statement in response to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s report titled Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health.

As global climate change becomes a greater focus of policymakers, healthcare manufacturers are seeing more environmental regulation coming their way. What exactly are states considering? And how can manufacturers lean in to become more environmentally friendly?

Here are the Federal Register notice summary excerpts that might be of interest to you or others within your organization. Please see notices for complete details.

Here are the Federal Register notice summary excerpts that might be of interest to you or others within your organization. Please see notices for complete details.

FDA's proposed Administrative Order today was issued as part of the revised regulation of sunscreens.

Here are the Federal Register notice summary excerpts that might be of interest to you or others within your organization. Please see notices for complete details.