EWG Casts FDA’s Proposed Sunscreen Rule As Validation Of Longstanding Concerns
Executive Summary
The Environmental Working Group has long favored mineral over chemical sunscreens in its annual ratings and buying guide, with particular concerns about oxybenzone, one of 12 active ingredients that FDA says need additional safety data to support GRASE determinations.
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