![]() ![]() Other countries including Mexico, the Philippines, the Caribbean, and French Polynesia had previously expressed concern about sunscreens destroying coral reefs. The bill (SB 2571- M.Gabbard (D)), is billed as “the-first-in-the-world law” and goes into effect in January 2021. So, Hawaii Governor David Ige (D) signed the sunscreen bill on July 3, making Hawaii the first state in the nation to enact legislation to protect its marine ecosystem by banning both Oxybenzone and Octinoxate 7. For those who did not read my June 2018 “Sunscreen Filter” column in Happi 6, I would urge them to do so to realize the calamity that the sunscreen industry is currently in-and will remain in-unless we react promptly and decisively. 5 Unfortunately, the Commissioner did not address the FDA’s inaction in approving better UVA filters pending under the TEA process that would truly assist American consumers reduce the incidence of skin cancer. Recently, FDA commissioner Gottlieb issued FDA actions to keep consumers safe from the harmful effects of sun exposure and ensure the long-term safety and benefits of sunscreens. We will see if that holds true considering that the current Supreme Court nominee process, with its increased scrutiny, may undoubtedly delay this process. Pre-conferencing would include working out in advance some of the differences between the two bills so that they can pass one version acceptable to both and, hopefully, the bill will be signed by the end of July. Now both the House and the Senate enter into a process known as “pre-conferencing” before they bring the bill to the House and Senate floors for all the members to vote on. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) committee have marked-up and passed OTC Reform legislation through their committees. EWG accurately reports that mineral-only sunscreens have more than doubled in the last decade from 17% in 2007 to 41% in 2018.Ĭongress has been busy on Capitol Hill finalizing its OTC Monograph Reform legislation which includes reforms that are specific to sunscreens with language that would address the Sunscreen Innovation Act (SIA) for the pending sunscreen ingredients submitted under the TEA (Time and Extent Application) process. 2 EWG claims that two-thirds of the products examined contain worrisome ingredients (oxybenzone and vitamin A-retinyl palmitate) offering inferior sun protection. 1 The Environmental Working Group (EWG) Guide is more ambitious it evaluated 650 beach and sport sunscreens in its 12th annual guide. But it does refute my earlier expressed views that novel research on sunscreen ingredients is dead or non-existent!Ĭonsumer Reports (CR) studied 73 sunscreens on the market and evaluated their UVA protection, UVB (SPF) protection, variability in testing of their reported SPF values, their cost per ounce and the active ingredients present in each product. These articles have also made recommendations concerning UV-proof clothing to protect from sunburn, addressed the effectiveness of spray sunscreens, explored water resistance issues, identified the US states where skin cancers are most common, and even promoted sunscreens that are safe for your pets.īut, wait! I did find one lonely article on a potential new sunscreen that purportedly prevents sun induced damage. Hundreds of articles have been written espousing the best and the worst sunscreens to use for protection. The FDA has issued warnings to the public about the use of edible sunscreens. Hawaii’s governor signed into law the banning of oxybenzone and octinoxate, which will ignite a revolution in the sunscreen industry. Congress is busy finalizing its OTC Monograph Reform Legislation.įDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb addressed the new FDA actions to keep consumers safe from the harmful effects of sun exposure. The Environmental Working Group published its 2018 Sunscreen Guide. ![]() Consumer Reports revealed its top-rated sunscreens for 2018. ![]() We’re well into the dog days of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and there are lots of activities involving the use of sunscreens for protection from the scathing sun. ![]()
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