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F.D.A. Unveils New Rules About Sunscreen Claims

Date: June 14, 2011

Author: Gardiner Harris

QUOTE: After 33 years of consideration, the Food and Drug Administration took steps on Tuesday to sort out the confusing world of sunscreens, with new rules that specify which lotions provide the best protection against the sun and ending claims that they are truly waterproof. The F.D.A. said sunscreens must protect equally against two kinds of the sun’s radiation, UVB and UVA, to earn the coveted designation of offering “broad spectrum” protection.

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Key People:

• Dr. Warwick L. Morison
• Dr. Janet Woodcock M.D.
• Senator Jack Reed

Key Organizations:

• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• New York Times Company
• Skin Cancer Foundation

Subject & Geographic Categories:

• Abstract Principles
  • Information
    • Measurement
      • Standards
    • Truth / Honesty / Lying / Cheating

• Businesses & Organizations
  • Industry-Specific Issues
    • Beauty Products

• Government & Politics / History
  • Government (General)
    • Government Regulation
      • Business Regulation

• Health & Medicine
  • Preventive Health
  • Public Safety/Health

• Media & Journalism
  • Advertising: General
    • Advertising: Truth

• North America
  • United States of America/USA

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