Tom Branna, Editorial Director10.05.21
Sometimes, the best news is no news at all. Last month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a deemed final order that preserves the pre-CARES status quo marketing conditions for sunscreens. This order will remain in effect until the FDA issues additional final order(s) revising it. As reported in Happi, the CARES Act required the FDA to issue a proposed revised order by Sept. 27, 2021.
The order was released as planned and assures that the current slate of sunscreen filters can continue to be used by the industry. What’s more, it enables formulators to create powder-based sunscreens, too. Our Columnist Nadim Shaath comments on FDA’s announcement here.
Associations cheered the FDA’s move. In a joint statement, the Personal Care Product Council and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association said:
“As part of today’s proposed Administrative Order, the FDA is reiterating its request for additional data for some sunscreen filters currently approved in the US to evaluate their status as generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE). Importantly, sunscreens made with these ingredients are not considered unsafe and will remain on the market to be used as part of consumers’ sun-safe practices while more data are collected.”
The groups concluded by writing, “Sunscreen products protect consumers from harmful UV rays that can cause premature aging and skin cancer. We hope that using sunscreen becomes as much of a health habit as putting on your seatbelt.”
Sun care marketers and their suppliers had their seatbelts fastened for months. This ruling by FDA should make everyone breathe a little easier.
Understanding finished formulation efficacy is critical to peace of mind as well. In this issue, Melissa Meisel reports on the latest issues and opportunities surrounding the product testing market (click here). Proper product preservation keeps formulators up at night, too. The Personal Care Products Council recently conducted a preservative efficacy test among its members. To learn the results, click here.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Happi. As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions.
Tom Branna
Editorial Director
tbranna@rodmanmedia.com
The order was released as planned and assures that the current slate of sunscreen filters can continue to be used by the industry. What’s more, it enables formulators to create powder-based sunscreens, too. Our Columnist Nadim Shaath comments on FDA’s announcement here.
Associations cheered the FDA’s move. In a joint statement, the Personal Care Product Council and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association said:
“As part of today’s proposed Administrative Order, the FDA is reiterating its request for additional data for some sunscreen filters currently approved in the US to evaluate their status as generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE). Importantly, sunscreens made with these ingredients are not considered unsafe and will remain on the market to be used as part of consumers’ sun-safe practices while more data are collected.”
The groups concluded by writing, “Sunscreen products protect consumers from harmful UV rays that can cause premature aging and skin cancer. We hope that using sunscreen becomes as much of a health habit as putting on your seatbelt.”
Sun care marketers and their suppliers had their seatbelts fastened for months. This ruling by FDA should make everyone breathe a little easier.
Understanding finished formulation efficacy is critical to peace of mind as well. In this issue, Melissa Meisel reports on the latest issues and opportunities surrounding the product testing market (click here). Proper product preservation keeps formulators up at night, too. The Personal Care Products Council recently conducted a preservative efficacy test among its members. To learn the results, click here.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Happi. As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions.
Tom Branna
Editorial Director
tbranna@rodmanmedia.com