Sunscreen

Our Position

While a small select group have raised concerns about certain sunscreen ingredients, banning or restricting common UV filters could negatively impact public health. Sunscreen use is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, American Academy of Dermatology, and other experts as part of a comprehensive sun protection strategy. Limiting sunscreen options could discourage daily use, leading to increased sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer risk. Currently, no studies directly link FDA-approved sunscreen active ingredients like avobenzone, oxybenzone, and octinoxate to human health harms when used properly.

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Newsletters

Federal Register (FR) Notices, September 17, 2021

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.

Sep 16, 2021

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Submission

Comments Regarding Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

PCPC and CHPA appreciate the opportunity to comment on FDA Notice of Intent to Prepare and Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate environmental effects for marketing certain OTC sunscreen products.

Jun 14, 2021

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Research Reports

Environmental Stressors to Coral in the Florida Keys: Supplemental Information

This report evaluates environmental stressors to coral in the Florida Reef Tract with a focus on the Florida Keys through the lens of accepted global and local factors.

Nov 18, 2020

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Submission

Comments to OEHHA: Prioritization of Chemicals (Benzophenone-3)

As FDA is recognized as an authoritative body by Proposition 65, we believe that OEHHA should await the outcome of FDA's review rather than bringing BP-3 to the DARTIC for review.

Nov 16, 2020

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Submission

Comments to OEHHA: Prioritization of Chemicals (Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles)

These comments address titanium dioxide nanoparticles, which serve an important function in numerous consumer products, including sunscreens.

Nov 16, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

Statement by the Personal Care Products Council and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association in Response to Part Two of FDA’s Sunscreen Ingredient Maximal Usage Trial

PCPC, the CHPA, and their member companies are aligned with FDA, CDC, the U.S. Surgeon General, AAD, the Skin Cancer Foundation and health professionals worldwide about the important health benefits sunscreens provide as part of a safe sun regimen to help prevent sunburn and reduce skin cancer risk.

Jan 21, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

Statement by PCPC and CHPA in Response to Part Two of FDA’s Sunscreen Ingredient Maximal Usage Trial

CHPA, the PCPC, and their member companies are aligned with FDA, CDC, the U.S. Surgeon General, and other health professionals worldwide about the important health benefits sunscreens provide as part of a safe sun regimen.

Jan 21, 2020

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Maximal Usage Trials for Topical Active Ingredients Being Considered for Inclusion in an OTC Monograph

Jul 23, 2019

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Press Releases and Statements

The Personal Care Products Council and Consumer Healthcare Products Association Submit Joint Comments to FDA on the Sunscreen Tentative Final Monograph

The Personal Care Products Council and Consumer Healthcare Products Association submitted comments to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the Sunscreen Tentative Final Monograph. 

Jun 27, 2019

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Proposed Rule for Sunscreen Drug Products for OTC Human Use

These comments are submitted as supporting evidence for the safety of the spray dosage from of sunscreens and is referenced in the comments filed to this docket by PCPC and CHPA.

Jun 27, 2019

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