Avoid The Sunscreen Mistakes That Can Have a Longterm Impact
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about sunscreen and its proper usage. The Food and Drug Administration recently altered labeling requirements of such products so that consumers could be better informed of what they’re actually getting when they buy a product, but there still exists myriad mistakes that an individual could make when… read more
Sunscreen Safety Tips Offered By FDA Ahead Of Don’t Fry Day
In December of last year, new regulations from the Food and Drug Administration regarding sunscreens came into effect. No longer can a product make claims that it’s waterproof or that it can last for more than two hours without additional application. And if a sunscreen doesn’t protect users from both UVA and UVB rays (known… read more
New Rules Pertaining to Sunscreen Labeling Begin Today
New rules regarding sunscreens are set to go into effect beginning today. The rules, which were passed by the Food and Drug Administration, were supposed to take effect way back in June, but the compliance deadline was extended so that companies could have more time to alter their labeling accordingly. Under the new measure, sunscreens… read more
FDA Advises Parents on How to Protect Infants From Sun Damage
Now that summer is here, individuals from across the country are going to be heading out into the sun. To stay safe in those instances, the Food and Drug Administration is spreading the word on how to protect your family. Their latest safety announcement concerns how to keep infants safe when exposed to direct sunlight. … read more
Officials Debate Validity of Pushed Back Sunscreen Label Deadline
The Food and Drug Administration has mandated new sunscreen labeling requirements that were supposed to go into effect this month, just in time for the summer season. However, they decided to push back those requirements until December in order to give companies more time to comply with the new directives. Now, a new report discusses… read more
New Report Discusses The Dangers of Sunscreen Sprays
Consumer Reports has issued a safety warning in a category that not many people probably consider: burns sustained by using sunscreens. Specifically, sunscreens that are applied by way of an aerosol canister are those whose safety has been called into question. A new report has been making the rounds of news outlets detailing how a… read more
Consumer Reports Offers Additional Sunscreen Safety Tips
We’ve gotten the government’s stance on how to make sure that you’re staying safe from skin cancer, and now Consumer Reports is offering their two cents on what sunscreen to use and how to apply it. In an effort to determine what products are best for consumers, the organization tested a total of 18 of… read more
New Skin Cancer Prevention Tips in Honor of Don’t Fry Day
Now that summer is just about here, we’re starting to see many reports on how to protect yourself from the danger of skin cancer. Today, the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Park Service, and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention have joined forces to provide tips on how consumers… read more