P&G Avobenzone Combos UVA Protection Data "Insufficient" - FDA

Procter & Gamble efficacy data on the UVA radiation protection potential of avobenzone in combination with zinc oxide or phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid are not adequate to support the combos addition to the sunscreen monograph, FDA tells the company in an April 8 letter. The agency gives the firm 30 days to provide additional data, after which it will make a decision based on extant information.