Doesn the government ensure that sunscreen protects us?
No. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has two systems that theoretically regulate sunscreen safety and effectiveness, one has never been implemented and the other is optional and rarely used. The upshot is that there are no mandatory requirements about what sunscreen manufacturers can (and can’t) put into their products, and what kind of claims they can print on the label. The Connecticut Attorney General has called the current situation a “marketing Wild West” in which “sunscreen makers can make claims that are unproven and untrue.” Learn more about how FDA has failed to establish regulations for sunscreens or see the top ten false and misleading claims to be wary of when buying sunscreen.
No. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has two systems that theoretically regulate sunscreen safety and effectiveness, one has never been implemented and the other is optional and rarely used. The upshot is that there are no mandatory requirements about what sunscreen manufacturers can (and can’t) put into their products, and what kind of claims they can print on the label. The Connecticut Attorney General has called the current situation a “marketing Wild West” in which “sunscreen makers can make claims that are unproven and untrue.” Learn more about how FDA has failed to establish regulations for sunscreens or see the top ten false and misleading claims to be wary of when buying sunscreen. back to top. Which sunscreens are best for children? Since kids are more vulnerable to damage caused by the sun and to harmful effects of chemical exposure, you want to make sure you choose a sunscreen that is rated highly in terms of both effectiveness (against both UVA and UVB radiation
