J&J, trade group press FDA on sunscreen monograph
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The Personal Care Products Council requests a meeting with FDA to discuss the sunscreen ingredient monograph proposed in 2007. In a Nov. 3 1letter to Principal Deputy Commissioner Josh Sharfstein, the council urges the agency "to finalize the sunscreen regulations in a way that allows for labeling that educates and helps consumers protect themselves from the dangers of sun exposure." A council spokeswoman said the trade group has not heard back from FDA. Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Neutrogena sent a subsequent 2letter Nov. 5 voicing the company's concerns about the monograph's proposal to cap sunscreen label claims at SPF 50, unless adequate supporting data are submitted (3"The Tan Sheet" Aug. 27, 2007). "Any proposed cap on SPF labeling is not necessary and will significantly contribute to reduced innovation and likely reduced communication spends within our industry," J&J says
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