AADA endorses federal sunscreen reform legislation

The AADA joined members of the SUNucate Coalition to endorse a bipartisan bill that would streamline the FDA review process regarding the effectiveness and safety of new ingredients for nonprescription sunscreens.

On July 16, the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on “Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines.” The hearing included remarks about H.R. 3686, the SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act. In his comments, Rep. John Joyce, MD, FAAD (R-PA) applauded the AADA for its support.

In 2014, Congress passed the Sunscreen Innovation Act to establish a process for review and approval of active sunscreen ingredients. Despite these efforts, it has been more than 20 years since the FDA approved new sunscreen ingredients.

Read more about the Academy’s advocacy efforts on sunscreen reform.