Consumers need sun care education
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Participants in the Suncare 2020 Symposium in New York agree sun care product leaders must collaborate to educate the public because many consumers still do not understand effective use of sunscreen, Merck Consumer Care division announces. Themes that emerged at the meeting include the need to create information to change consumer behavior in regard to tanning and sun protection, and the need to educate the public to navigate expected sunscreen labeling and product performance rules, in the FDA's final sunscreen monograph expected this fall (1"The Tan Sheet" April 27, 2010). The Coppertone Solar Research Center, which hosted the symposium, plans to offer a guide to help consumers understand anticipated changes, including a UVA protection rating on sunscreen labels that likely will be required, limitations to anti-aging claims, new active ingredients and an expected cap on SPF
You may also be interested in...
Clinical Trial Diversity Requires Sponsors Work With An Assortment Of Patient Advocates, Community Organizations
US FDA oncology officials are concerned that the entities sponsors are consulting in developing and implementing clinical trial diversity plans are not sufficiently diverse themselves and do not represent patients in underserved communities.
Israeli Company Lands De Novo Clearance For Digital Bone Marrow Application
The US FDA has cleared a novel software application to enhance the analysis of bone marrow smears. Using the AI-powered tool, hematopathologists may be able to better diagnose various blood and marrow diseases.
Marinomed Takes Virus-Blocking Device Into Allergy And Dry Eye Categories
Virus-blocking compound Carragelose, out-licensed to major consumer health players such as Perrigo and Reckitt for use in OTC respiratory nasal sprays, is being adapted for use in the dry eye and allergy categories.