UVB-Only Sunscreen Monograph Opposed By Senators, Consumer Groups

The publication of a sunscreen monograph that only addresses UVB radiation protection "could result in sunscreen labeling that unintentionally misinforms consumers about the level and type of protection that sunscreen products provide and how best to use them," Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) state in a March 30 letter to FDA. Reed was the sponsor of the final sunscreen monograph deadline provision of the FDA Modernization Act that requires the monograph be published by May 19.