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Reed Amendment Ensures No More Delays on Improved Sunscreen Rules
In a victory for consumers, the U.S. Senate has accepted Senator Jack Reed’s (D-RI) amendment forcing the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to put comprehensive new sunscreen standards into effect this year. The legislation is expected to pass the full Senate later today as pa...
Posted on 5/24/2012 | -
Senators Want FDA to Block Misleading Sunscreens
In an effort to ensure sunscreen labels are clear, accurate, and provide consumers with the information they need to protect themselves, a group of U.S. Senators, led by Jack Reed (D-RI), is asking the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to reverse course and put comprehensive new sunscreen...
Posted on 5/18/2012 | -
Reed Seeks to Shine Light on Risks of Indoor Tanning Beds
U.S. Senator Jack Reed’s (D-RI) effort to educate consumers, reduce skin cancer, and warn young people about the risks of indoor tanning beds is advancing through Congress. Last month, Reed and U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced the Tanning Transparency and...
Posted on 5/11/2012 | -
Reed Criticizes FDA for Delaying New Sunscreen Standards
After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it is reversing course and delaying comprehensive new sunscreen standards for six additional months, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) criticized the FDA for failing to protect consumers. After years of prodding by Ree...
Posted on 5/11/2012 | -
After Years of Prodding from Reed, FDA Strengthens Sunscreen Standards
After years of prodding by U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced new sunscreen regulations that will for the first time require comprehensive testing and prevent misleading labeling of sunscreen products. The new FDA...
Posted on 6/14/2011 | -
Senators Want Stronger Sunscreen Standards Now
- In an effort to help Americans better protect themselves from the sun’s harmful rays, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today led a letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to finalize new sunscreen regulations and prevent...
Posted on 6/2/2011 | -
The Sunscreen Labeling Protection Act
Mr. President, as families prepare for Memorial Day festivities, and plan outings this summer, most will be outdoors without adequate sun protection, even if they use sunscreen. This is because there are currently no rules that sunscreen makers must follow when making claims about the level of protection...
Posted on 5/25/2011 |
