FDA Final Guidance On AHAs Clarifies “Sunburn Alert” Labeling
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA is modifying recommendations for which alpha hydroxy acid-containing cosmetics should carry "Sunburn Alert" labeling to include products that may be applied unintentionally to areas of the body that are exposed to sun, such as those that contain fragrance ingredients, humectants and skin conditioning agents
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