SPF RE-TESTING EXEMPTION FOR CURRENTLY MARKETED SUNSCREENS URGED BY CTFA
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
SPF RE-TESTING EXEMPTION FOR CURRENTLY MARKETED SUNSCREENS URGED BY CTFA in March 21 comments on the sunscreen tentative final monograph. The new test methods proposed by FDA in the TFM likely would change the SPF values of currently marketed sunscreens, thus confusing consumers, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association maintained. The association also cited the potential substantial cost to the industry of re-testing and reformulating all products now on the market.