In a press release released today by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are new regulations in the works for both labeling of sunscreen, from the standard SPF number, to a Four-Star rating system, as well as SPF recommendations.
The Four-Star system will rank sunscreen from one-star, lowest protection, to a four-star, the highest protection against UVA light. This will quickly give consumers a notification of a high-protection sunscreen.
New labeling will add this star ranking next to the current SPF number provided on sunscreen labels. The SPF number indicates protection against UVB light. Together, this information will allow for smart consumer choices when purchasing a safe sunscreen for family or self use.
The FDA has also made recommendations that the current maximum SPF 30+ be increased to SPF 50+.
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thank you for posting this! thank you!!!
it still baffles me that some people don't use sunscreen. i cannot understand it. well, hey to each it's own. for me and my kids, we will wear sunscreen on a daily basis if we are outdoors for more than 15 minutes. common sense people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: tanyetta | August 23rd, 2007 7:51 pm |
Thanks. I drench my 11 year old - he burns as bright as a flame.
Posted by: Dannie | August 23rd, 2007 8:33 pm |