FDA's Outdated Regulations Delay Access to Advanced Sunscreens

Americans miss out on superior sunscreen ingredients used in Europe and Asia due to restrictive FDA policies.

Current FDA rules classify sunscreens as drugs, requiring extensive animal testing.
European and Asian sunscreens use bemotrizinol, offering better UVA protection and safety profiles.
Legislation is pending to allow non-animal testing methods for sunscreen approval in the U.S.
Dermatologists emphasize the need for broad-spectrum sunscreens to prevent skin cancer effectively.
Many Americans import sunscreens from abroad, risking counterfeit products.