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Newsroom FDA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Sunscreen Rule Excerpt: The Food and Drug Administration today announced that it will be extending the comment period on the agency's proposed sunscreen regulation to Dec. 26, 2007.
Excerpt: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed a new regulation that sets standards for formulating, testing and labeling over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen drug products with ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) protection.
Excerpt: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule
that would amend the final monograph (FM) for over-the-counter (OTC)
sunscreen drug products as part of FDA’s ongoing review of OTC drug
products. This amendment addresses formulation, labeling, and testing
requirements for both ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation
protection. FDA is issuing this proposed rule after considering public
comments and new data and information that have come to FDA’s attention.
This rule proposes to lift the stays of 21 CFR 347.20(d) and 21 CFR Part 352
when FDA publishes a final rule based on this proposed rule.
Lowey Introduces Legislation Requiring New FDA Standards on Sunscreen Excerpt: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today announced legislation requiring the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish standards for sunscreen products sold in the U.S. The standards would address how much protection sunscreens must provide from ultraviolet-A (UVA) rays that cause skin cancer. No such standards currently exist, yet many products make claims about protection levels against these harmful rays.
Excerpt: While sunburn is mostly caused by the part of the ultraviolet spectrum known as UVB, there's growing evidence linking melanomas to UVA. Older sunscreens allowed people to stay out in the sun longer without burning but provided little protection against UVA, so they increased people's exposure to these wavelengths.
Skin Sense: Sifting Through Sunscreen Excerpt: How do you choose which sunscreen to buy when you're standing in front of shelves lined with hundreds of products?
Excerpt: The men who spend their days in mice costumes may hate Anaheim weather, but most others love it. The average temperature is 70 degrees, and 70 percent of the days are bright and sunny in the O.C.'s second-largest city.
Deciphering Sunscreen Labels Excerpt: "Immediate Protection!" "Ultra waterproof/sweatproof!" "Continuous Protection!" "Extra UVA Protection!" "All day protection!"—Sunscreen tubes prominently display these sweeping claims. But how reliable are they and which should be considered when buying a sunscreen?
Local girl's poster wins state skin cancer awareness contest Excerpt: It's the monkey that first grabs your attention on Kelsey Fosstveit's award-winning poster. Your eyes are drawn to him.
New Rules To Follow Out In The Sun Excerpt: AS the noon sun began to cook bathers in Long Beach, N.Y., last Sunday, members of the Sofferman family lounged on towels, each wearing a sun lotion chosen with the care usually given to picking out a new bathing suit.
Survey Reveals Lack of Awareness That U.S. Sunscreens Provide Insufficient Protection Against Skin Cancer Excerpt: Results of a national survey on skin cancer and sun safety conducted by Harris Interactive were announced today by the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) and the Citizens for Sun Protection (CSP). The survey revealed some startling facts regarding public misperceptions of the level of skin cancer protection provided by U.S. sun screen products.
The Price of Sun Protection Excerpt: My son Gerald inherited a lot of things from my husband Gerry's Irish family -- his dad's wicked sense of humor, his grandmother Kathy's blue eyes, and his family's alabaster skin. It's the skin that worries me, particularly this time of the year.
How to Stay Out of Trouble Excerpt: Skin is the body's largest, most vulnerable organ. Here's some expert advice on how to protect it from overexposure while you enjoy the season:
Sun Safety for Kids Excerpt: Day camp and beach vacations make summer an outdoor go-go season for many kids, but the amount of UV radiation they soak up may determine their risk of skin cancer as adults.
A 'Best' and 'Worst' List Excerpt: It has been almost 30 years since the Food and Drug Administration last updated rules regulating the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens.
Test Your Knowledge About Sunscreen Quote: "Proper application of sunscreen is necessary to lower the lifetime risk of developing skin cancer," says Carol Drucker, M.D., an associate professor in M. D. Anderson’s Department of Dermatology. "Most people need to know more about sunscreen."
Separating sunscreen fact from fiction Excerpt: Next time you're scanning the aisles for your summer sun protection, consider that producers of five well-known sunscreen brands are facing a class action lawsuit alleging that their claims mislead consumers about their products' ability to ward off UV rays and prevent skin damage and cancer.
The skinny on skin cancer Excerpt: In a world of sound bites and Internet rumors, it's not always easy to distinguish fact from fiction. But when it comes to skin cancer, being able to exclude the myths and embrace the truth may save your life.
FDA Rewrites Rules For Sunscreen Labels Excerpt: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is rewriting the rules for manufacturers to make sure their labels say what kind of protection customers are getting.
Skin cancer Expert advice Quote: In 2007, over 100,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed, with over half of them being invasive [beyond the top layer of the skin]," says Dr. Jennifer Cooper, a dermatologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Do Sunscreens Have You Covered? Quote: "I'd never heard of a self-body scan before. It's a good idea to do it every six months. You have to look for irregular- looking moles and mark them with a pen. Then you go to your doctor and have them looked at."
Teen's educational board game, volunteer work earn her awards. Quote: "I'd never heard of a self-body scan before. It's a good idea to do it every six months. You have to look for irregular- looking moles and mark them with a pen. Then you go to your doctor and have them looked at."
New Web Site Rates Hundreds Of Sunscreens. Environmental Working Group Tells How Well They Ward Off Various Harmful Rays.
Yesterday's sun, tomorrow's cancer. Excerpt: That golden-bronze tan you worked on this weekend looks fabulous, but did you repeatedly apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15? Did you tan after peak hours, preferably after 2 p.m.?
If My Makeup Has Sunscreen, Is That Enough Protection from the Sun? Excerpt: Sunscreen gets a bad rap. The kind we slather on before we hit a day at the beach is usually goopy and smells strongly of coconuts or chemicals. As a result, most of us try to cheat our way around daily sunscreen application by purchasing cosmetics with SPF.
Golf pro Whitley's floppy hat a source for SHADE, skin cancer awareness. Excerpt: The long sleeves are a bit unusual for the warm temperature outside, but the big, floppy green hat is what is drawing the most attention.
Healthy Living: Sunblock Trumps Sunscreen. Excerpt: If you're old enough, you'll remember these suntan myths: a tanned body is a healthy body, using baby oil will help you tan faster, and everyone needs to burn once before they can tan.
Kids' sun exposure may be key to deadly cancer. Excerpt: Shade your kids. Strong new evidence suggests overall sun exposure in childhood, not just burns, is a big key to who later develops deadly skin cancer.
Sunbathers: Beware the A-ray Excerpt: In a continuing effort to educate consumers about the dangers of UVA and UVB rays and skin cancer prevention, La Roche-Posay is pleased to announce their "SOS: Save Our Skin" promotion in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness.
Congressman Castle Urges FDA to Upgrade Sunscreen Standard to Protect All Americans from Harmful Rays Leading to Skin Cancer Excerpt: Citing a statistic that over 190 Delawareans will be diagnosed with melanoma of the skin this year alone, Delaware Congressman Mike Castle today gathered with the American Cancer Society and Citizens for Sun Protection at Rehoboth Beach to draw attention to the issue of skin cancer and what can be done to reduce risks.
USF Health Joins Grassroots Movement to Toughen Sunscreen Standards Nationwide Excerpt: USF Health has joined a nationwide effort to toughen sunscreen standards set by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
American Academy Of Dermatology: New Study Finds Time Spent Driving An
Automobile May Increase Skin Cancer Risk. Excerpt:At the 65th Meeting of the AAD, S. Fosko, MD linked more time spent
driving with more left- sided skin cancers. Also more than expected
non-invasive melanomas on the left side of patients. Suggestions for
prevention.
American Academy Of Dermatology: New Study Finds Women Nearly Three
Times More Likely To Die Of Genital Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Than Men. Excerpt: Dr. M. A. Weinstock of Brown, with findings from a population-based
study of nonmelanoma skin cancer mortality in the US, 1969-2000. "The
data shows a large number of fatal nonmelanoma skin cancers that
occurred in the genitalia of men and women age 65 and older, which may
have been caused by HPV."
Schillings aim to strike out skin cancer. Quote: "The SHADE Foundation announcement today is big for a lot of reasons.
This is really going to go national and, hopefully, global at some point
with Comcast and Cox and all the on-demand channels. Being able to reach
20, 30, 40, 50 million people ..."
Chile to standardize sunscreen labeling Excerpt: Chile’s Public Health Industry (ISP) has announced a new set of regulations for sunscreen< products, following warnings that levels of...
"Sun safe behavior" can curb risk of cancer Excerpt: Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to all exposed areas 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or after swimming or excessive...
Nanotechnology in Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry. Excerpt: Brief history and description of technology. Currently in cosmetics
industry mainly in sunscreens and anti-aging products. Mentions major
firms involved, as well as concerns by regulators of the safety of the
technology.
AMA Releases Resolutions for a Healthy New Year. Quote: “Protect Your Skin from the Sun: Use sunblock (with an SPF of at least
30) or protective clothing when you're in sunlight for a prolonged
period.”
Katie: The Skinny On Skin Cancer. Excerpt: Ms. Couric on the opportunity to learn more about skin cancer and
causes, including the decrease in protection from ozone layer.
Furnish Tells of Cancer Scare. Excerpt: "Elton John's partner David Furnish has given up his sun-worshipping
lifestyle after a terrifying skin cancer scare," in 2001.
Skin Care for Every Season. Excerpt: "Since the sun aids in the body's production of vitamin D, many people
(falsely) believe that spending extended time in the sun, during the
summer or winter, without sunscreen is good. In fact, Vitamin D can be
produced in the body from minimal sun exposure. Over-exposure to UVA and
UVB rays is simply not good for you, from Mass. physician."
New Leader of the F.D.A. Is Confirmed by the Senate. Excerpt: "Senate confirmed Dr. A. C. von Eschenbach as FDA commissioner. Three
reasons mentioned for long confirmation process. Dr. von Eschenbach, a surgeon, has been treated for melanoma."
What Does That SPF in Sunscreen Really Mean? Sunscreens Not As Safe As Advertised. Excerpt: Labels, Ads May Not Always Be Accurate For Protection Against Sun's Rays.
Expert lifts the lid on the latest sunscreen research CT Attorney General Dan Blumenthal Quote: "Twenty years is long enough for the FDA to ensure that all Americans have equal access to clear, accurate and comprehensive sunscreen labeling as their first line of defense against skin cancer," Dodd said, referring to how long the agency has been working ed on new rules. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT)
Melanoma Deadlier in Blacks and Hispanics Sunscreen labels need policing Excerpt: "The FDA has developed more accurate and demanding standards, but has failed to imposed them - leaving consumers to rely on SPF ratings that measure only UVB radiation, not UVA rays that can also cause cancer. The FDA's procrastinating on updated, upgraded warnings is unconscionable and unacceptable."
Sunscreens Give False Sense Of Safety. Excerpt: Protect From Burns, But Not Cancer If You're Out Too Long, Experts Say.
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