Including Oxybenzone, Octinoxate On US Sunscreen Monograph Could Swing On Environmental Impact
Executive Summary
FDA will prepare an environmental impact statement on sunscreen ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxate in light of questions on the ingredients’ impact on coral and coral reefs. It plans to complete the review prior to publishing final order for its OTC sunscreen ingredients monograph.
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