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The FDA proposes approving bemotrizinol, a long-used sunscreen ingredient, for U.S. use by late 2026, expanding broad-spectrum protection options.
The FDA is proposing to allow bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient used for over two decades in Europe and Australia, into U.S. products, marking the first new chemical UV filter approval in more than 25 years.
The move, driven by the 2020 CARES Act, aims to expand access to broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, with a proposed concentration limit of 6% for use in adults and children six months and older.
Bemotrizinol is known for stability in sunlight, low skin irritation, and minimal absorption into the bloodstream.
The FDA has until early 2026 to finalize its decision, with public comment invited.
If approved, it could appear in U.S. sunscreens by late 2026, modernizing regulations and aligning them more closely with global standards.
La FDA propone aprobar el bemotrizinol, un ingrediente de protector solar utilizado desde hace mucho tiempo, para su uso en los Estados Unidos a fines de 2026, ampliando las opciones de protección de amplio espectro.