FDA Publishes New Rules on Sun Screens
The FDA, which regulates drugs and medical devices, announced updated rules that will govern sun screens sold in the U.S. The rules will not go into effect until the summer of 2012, but the proposal does offer interesting insight to Sunscreens and their true sun protective qualities.
The new rules will require sunscreens to:
A. Define the term "Broad Spectrum." To carry the term "Broad Spectrum" sunscreens must:
1. Provides a minimum level of UVA protection.
2. Must undergo both an SPF test and a UVA test.
3. Must provide adequate protection from both UVA and UVB rays.
B. The FDA is forbidding sun screen makers from using the terms: Waterproof, Sweat proof and Sunblock.
1. Sunscreen labels may use the terms "water resistant" and "sweat resistant."
Sun screens will be tested and labeling must communicate the number of minutes (a maximum of 40 minutes or 80 minutes) assessed by the testing.
2. A sunscreen that isn't water resistant or sweat resistant needs to caution users to apply often when swimming or sweating.
C. A sunscreen cannot claim to provide sun protection for more than 2 hours without reapplication or to provide protection immediately after application (for example- "instant protection") without submitting data to support these claims and obtaining FDA approval.
D. A sunscreen with an SPF of less than 15 will be required to have warnings and cannot make a skin cancer prevention claim. These sunscreens can only make a sunburn claim.
E. In other proposed guidance, the FDA is recommending a cap of 50+ SPF, unless a manufacturer can show that a higher number is defensible to help consumers and patients.
F. Spray Sunscreens labeling will require information on application doses.
G. SPF measures the time a person can stay in the sun with out burning. For instance, if you are able to stay in the sun for 1 minute with-out sun protection and not burn, a sun protective product with an SPF factor of 15 would allow 15x's the expoxure, or 15 minutes with out burning.
What is UPF Garment Testing & Labeling?
In 1992, the UPF rating system was established in Australia, the birthplace of all things sun protection.
The Australian Radiation Laboratory, which later became the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), established standards for products claiming to be sun protective.
In 1998, the United States began testing textiles and garments claiming to be sun protective. The American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorist (AATCC) adopted the system used in Australia by the ARPANSA. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) expanded testing to include a garment labeling for UPF.
There are three categories for labeling of UPF garments:
A UPF of 15 – 24 provides “Good UV Protection”
A UPF of 25 – 39 provides “Very Good UV Protection”
A UPF of 40 – 50 provides “Excellent UV Protection”
PS. Our SanSoleil Swim Cover-ups will sport a 50 UPF.
Definition of Sun Care Terms
The following facts should aid in identifying skin care alternatives for you, your members and employees:
Regarding Sun Protection:
1. "SPF" Stands for Sun Protection Factor. SPF measures the time a particular sun protective product protects the skin from burning.
The best sun screens offer "Broad Spectrum" protection against Ultraviolet Radiation ; both UVA and UVB Rays:
a. UVA (Remember "A" for Aging rays.*) UVA rays have a longer wave length. These penetrate beneath the top layer of skin into the epidermal layer. Sunscreen lotions generally do not protect against UVA Rays unless classified as "Broad Spectrum" sunscreens. UVA accounts for much of the aging characteristics our skin derives from too much sun. (*UVA Rays are also the cause of skin cancers like Melanoma.)
b. UVB (Remember "B" for Burning rays.) UVB rays have a shorter wavelength. Sunscreens of SPF 15 and greater are effective at protecting against these rays.
2. An "SPF" of 15 protects the skin from 93 percent of the sun’s UVB Rays. An "SPF" of 25 protects from about 96% of UVB Rays. It is impossible to have 100% of the sun's UVB rays eliminated. (An "SPF" of 50 only stops about 98% of UVB rays.)
3. Sunscreens do not protect against UVA (the primary aging and cancer causing) rays. The only reliable protection from UVA and UVB rays is sun protective clothing. (Or by staying out of the sun, but we know that’s missing too much fun!)
4. SPF measures the time a person can stay in the sun with out burning. For instance, if you are able to stay in the sun for 1 minute with-out sun protection and not burn, a sun protective product with an SPF factor of 15 would allow 15x's the expoxure, or 15 minutes with out burning.
5. UPF ratings apply to clothes. This is a broad spectrum rating (which lotions can not carry) which offers protection from both UVA and UVB rays.
Regarding SanSoleil…Skin care you can wear…
1. Our tops are all rated above 25 UPF. This stops on average of 98% of the Aging, Cancer and Burning rays.
2. Our “SanSoleil Sun Protection” lasts wash after wash. These tops are rated to have their sun protection last for more than 25 washes.
3. SanSoleil tops are easy care. Using the finest Egyptian Long Staple Cotton provides a garment that shrinks less than 3% by simply: a. Wash in cold water. b. Remove from dryer after 10 minutes.
If you have questions regarding sun protection please call 800-654-6773.
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