Sunscreen Safety Framework Is FDA’s First Step, With More Tests Needed – NDAC
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
NDAC members agree with FDA’s proposed standards for evaluating the safety of sunscreen OTC monograph ingredients, but suggest the agency add tests to evaluate the impact of long-term use, actual use and bioavailability in specific populations.
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