FDA has developed new sunscreen-guidelines for the protection of consumers. These rules revolve around to label sunscreen, sunscreen to test and sunscreen formulas and will come into force this summer.
"This new information may know consumers which products from the harmful rays of the Sun provide the best protection. It is important for consumers, the entire label to read, both front and rear, to choose the appropriate sun protection for their needs", says Lydia Velazquez, PharmD, FDA Division of nonprescription regulation development.
Here are the rules the FDA sunscreen , which you should be aware!
FDA sunscreen rules 2013: broad spectrum protection
Starting this summer, an FDA sunscreen will be labeled with approved as "broad spectrum protection". This sunscreen labelling is the fact that the product protects both UVB and UVA rays, but not to what extent quoting.
In addition a "broad spectrum" should be according to the new guidelines of SPF, sunscreen labeled with at least SPF 15, indicated on the front panel.
As a result, a FDA approved sunscreen with "Broad spectrum protection" and at least a SPF 15-label is the risk of sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging of the skin to minimize.
On the contrary, if a sunscreen is not named "Broad spectrum" with a lower SPF (between 2 and 14 has), the FDA warns customers that this product is not safe.
FDA sunscreen rules 2013: water repellent, not waterproof
The new sunscreen rules to cover also the water resistance of a particular product. If until now sunscreen could be marked "water resistant" as the more appropriate terminology is "waterproof" now.
FDA approved sunscreen on the front label specify how long is the rated protection, in contact with water, sweating or swimming. According to the test results will be allowed only two times: 40 minutes and 80 minutes, respectively.
FDA sunscreen rules 2013: sunscreen labeled to SPF 50
If you are looking for on the market sunscreen have an SPF higher than 50, you should know that they are not FDA approved. The new Sun protection guidelines state that each product (more than SPF 50) offer superior protection entitlement should be labeled as "SPF 50 +". The FDA has not enough to demonstrate data if one is higher than 50 SPF actually efficient.
FDA sunscreen rules 2013: no sunscreen sprays
The FDA has banned the use of sunscreen powder and has issued a warning about sunscreen sprays, as not sufficient data on the protection by the latter.
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