Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to examine all chemical ingredients in sunscreen products.
The New York Democrat’s demand comes as the FDA is set to implement a new regulation to “ensure the safety and effectiveness of sunscreen products” that are marketed over the counter (OTC).
During a news conference on Sunday, Schumer said, “There is no doubt about it: sunscreen has been a life-saver, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use the latest science and the best data to ensure that it is as safe as possible.”
Schumer wants FDA to test the 12 remaining chemicals in sunscreen products
Schumer noted that the FDA will be concluding its testing of active ingredients in sunscreen products in November. He wants the agency to make sure that all of the chemical ingredients are safe.
The FDA already determined that two “foundational additives” in sunscreen products are safe. However, the New York Democrat remains concern about the “remaining twelve anchor ingredients used across the industry.”
