US struggles with sunscreen approval due to safety concerns and EU animal testing requirements.

The US is struggling to allow better sunscreens due to concerns over safety data and additional animal testing requirements. Sunscreen manufacturers argue that the process is costly and could ignite a consumer backlash in the EU, which bans animal testing of cosmetics. The FDA process delays the approval of newer sunscreen chemicals, even though safety data was submitted to the European Union authorities 20 years ago.

June 01, 2024
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