New Sunscreen Regulations Proposed by FDA Nearly Finalized

According to new FDA regulations to be put in place by the end of this year, sunscreen labels will be changing. WebMD states that these changes have been designed to give consumers a better idea of the sun protection they are receiving from their sunscreen.

The new regulations will require sunscreen manufacturers to give information on the amount of ultraviolet A (UVA) screening provided by their products.

Many sunscreen label claims that you see now will be prohibited including claiming sun factors (SPF) of more than 50+. Many of the commonly seen phrases will also disappear including "sunblock" and "waterproof".

"No product can completely block out the rays from the sun and no product is completely waterproof," said Rita Chappelle of the FDA in an interview with WebMD.

Although the regulations are not completely finalized, the FDA is coming very close and proposed regulations are all coming together.