Sunscreen

Our Position

While a small select group have raised concerns about certain sunscreen ingredients, banning or restricting common UV filters could negatively impact public health. Sunscreen use is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, American Academy of Dermatology, and other experts as part of a comprehensive sun protection strategy. Limiting sunscreen options could discourage daily use, leading to increased sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer risk. Currently, no studies directly link FDA-approved sunscreen active ingredients like avobenzone, oxybenzone, and octinoxate to human health harms when used properly.

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Responds to National Academies Report on Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments & Implications for Human Health

Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) President and CEO, Scott Melville, today released a statement in response to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s report titled Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health.

Aug 9, 2022

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Research Reports

Potential Environmental Issues Relevant to OTC Drugs and Dietary Supplements

This report summarizes findings on issues associated with OTC drugs and dietary supplements in the environment with a focus on emerging issues and chemicals of concern.

May 2, 2022

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Podcast

CHPA Chat - The Impact of Environmental Policy on Consumer Healthcare

As global climate change becomes a greater focus of policymakers, healthcare manufacturers are seeing more environmental regulation coming their way. What exactly are states considering? And how can manufacturers lean in to become more environmentally friendly?

Feb 21, 2022

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Weekly Voice

Federal Register (FR) Notices, December, 10, 2021

Here are the Federal Register notice summary excerpts that might be of interest to you or others within your organization. Please see notices for complete details.

Dec 9, 2021

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Weekly Voice

Federal Register (FR) Notices, November 12, 2021

Here are the Federal Register notice summary excerpts that might be of interest to you or others within your organization. Please see notices for complete details.

Nov 10, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

Statement by the Personal Care Products Council and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association on the FDA’s Proposed Administrative Order for Sunscreens

FDA's proposed Administrative Order today was issued as part of the revised regulation of sunscreens.

Sep 27, 2021

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Newsletters

Federal Register (FR) Notices, September 17, 2021

Here are the Federal Register notice summary excerpts that might be of interest to you or others within your organization. Please see notices for complete details.

Sep 16, 2021

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Submission

Comments Regarding Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

PCPC and CHPA appreciate the opportunity to comment on FDA Notice of Intent to Prepare and Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate environmental effects for marketing certain OTC sunscreen products.

Jun 14, 2021

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Research Reports

Environmental Stressors to Coral in the Florida Keys: Supplemental Information

This report evaluates environmental stressors to coral in the Florida Reef Tract with a focus on the Florida Keys through the lens of accepted global and local factors.

Nov 18, 2020

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Submission

Comments to OEHHA: Prioritization of Chemicals (Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles)

These comments address titanium dioxide nanoparticles, which serve an important function in numerous consumer products, including sunscreens.

Nov 16, 2020

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