Resources

UNDERSTANDING SUNSCREEN

Sunscreen: The Burning Facts
US Environmental Protection Agency, September 2006

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Suncreens and Melanoma: The Future Looks Bright
British Journal of Dermatology, 2005 - Brian Diffey
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Glossary of Important Terms
Citizens for Sun Protection
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SKIN CANCER EDUCATION AND PREVENTION

Skin Cancer Prevention: A Commentary
David Hill, PhD
Am J Prev Med 2004;27(5)

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The Facts About Getting Too Much Sun
Sun Safety Alliance
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World Health Organization Environmental Burden of Disease Series, No. 13
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation: Global burden of disease from solar ultraviolet radiation
Robyn Lucas, Tony McMichael, Wayne Smith, Bruce Armstrong
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Know the daily UV index for your city
The UV Index (short for "Ultraviolet Ray Index") is a next-day forecast of the amount of skin-damaging UV radiation that's expected to reach Earth's surface when the sun is highest in the sky. It was created to help people make informed decisions about the amount of time that they spend in the sun.
Check Your City (external link)

INDUSTRY POSITIONS

Comments of the Cosmetics, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) Regarding the Scientific and Legal Issues Associated with Nanotechnology in Personal Care Products
Submitted in Regard to FDA Docket Number 2006P-0210, October 2006

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The Commission of The European Communities Recommendation on the Efficacy of Sunscreen Products and the Claims Made Relating Thereto
Official Journal of the European Union, 22 September 2006
English and Spanish versions
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COLIPA Statement on the Commission of the European Communities Recommendation
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