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FDA Eyes New Sunscreen Labels

Labels would include cancer warning and a rating system

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 23, 2007 2:58 PM CDT

(Newser) – The FDA is proposing new regulations for sunscreen labels, added a rating for protection from skin cancer as well as sunburn. Current sunscreen ratings for SPF—sun protection factor—cover only ultraviolet "B" rays, which cause sunburn. The FDA wants to start testing and... Read full story »

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