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.
The PCPC and CHPA are pleased to provide these comments in response to FDA's proposed amendment to the final monograph for OTC sunscreen drug products for human use.
This Citizen Petition requests the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to take the following action with respect to the Final Monograph for OTC Sunscreen Drug Products.
While a small select group have raised concerns about certain sunscreen ingredients, banning or restricting common UV filters could negatively impact public health.
