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Labeling and Effectiveness Testing: Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-The-Counter Human Use — Small Entity Compliance Guide: Guidance for Industry

FinalCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research12/06/2012

Description

U.S.Department of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug AdministrationCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

1
OTC sunscreen drug products

Products granted a stay of compliance for Drug Facts regulation

Stakeholders

1
Small business

Entity type with specific compliance dates

Regulatory Context

Attributes

1
Broad Spectrum

A claim indicating protection against both UVA and UVB radiation.

Identified Hazards

Hazards

1
Ultraviolet A radiation

UVA radiation contributes to skin aging and cancer.

Related CFR Sections (2)

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