Sunscreen Innovation Act Starts Clock Ticking On FDA Review Of TEAs
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Congress passes legislation to provide an alternative process for reviewing UV filters to be added to the OTC drug sunscreen monograph. The bill’s passing during Congress’ lame duck session reflects not only bipartisan support, but also lobbying by the personal care product industry and consumer health advocates to impose deadlines on FDA for long-sought changes to the sunscreen monograph.