Neutrogena “Barrier” Sunscreen Claim Could Mislead – NARB Decision
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Industry self-regulation appellate panel upholds a NAD December 2013 decision recommending J&J discontinue the “water + sun barrier” claim on labeling for Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreen products. But in other contexts comparing sunscreens to barriers is not likely to mislead consumers, NARB says.
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