Environmental Group Scorches Most Sunscreens, Stresses Need For FDA Rule
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The Environmental Working Group says its updated review of nearly 1,000 sunscreen products further demonstrates the need for updated FDA safety standards as consumers buy "products that could be completely inadequate for sun protection.
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