Sunscreen Uniform Labeling Endorsed By Playtex, Contested By CTFA
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Uniform labeling on all sunscreen products is necessary to eliminate consumer confusion, subsequent misuse and perceived failure of such items, Playtex maintains in comments to FDA Jan. 5.
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FDA can not stay effective date of any pending decision to exempt "sunscreen face products" from OTC sunscreen monograph or effective date of any labeling requirement, agency informs Playtex Jan. 31. Citizen petition requesting stays of action is denied because "there is no 'decision' or 'effective date'...which can be stayed," FDA says. Banana Boat manufacturer/marketer submitted petition urging uniform labeling for sunscreen products in late 2000 in opposition to cosmetics industry requests that products for face, hands and neck be granted labeling exemptions (1"The Rose Sheet" Jan. 22, 2001, p. 9)...
FDA denies sunscreen petition
FDA can not stay effective date of any pending decision to exempt "sunscreen face products" from OTC sunscreen monograph or effective date of any labeling requirement, agency informs Playtex Jan. 31. Citizen petition requesting stays of action is denied because "there is no 'decision' or 'effective date'...which can be stayed," FDA says. Banana Boat manufacturer/marketer submitted petition urging uniform labeling for sunscreen products in late 2000 in opposition to cosmetics industry requests that products for face, hands and neck be granted labeling exemptions (1"The Rose Sheet" Jan. 22, 2001, p. 9)...
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There is "rationale" and "beneficial purpose" to expand reduced labeling format allowed for sunscreen for small areas of the face to include "all facial makeup and face and hand lotions and moisturizers containing sunscreens in packaging containing less than two ounces," L'Oreal USA says in comments to FDA Feb. 12. Sunscreen labeling should reflect product's "unique position" and encourage use, company says, supporting comments submitted Jan. 5 by the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association. CTFA contends sunscreen products are different from other OTC drugs, while sunscreen manufacturer Playtex argues sub-product category exemptions should not be granted (1"The Rose Sheet" Jan. 22, p. 9)