FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Over 20 Years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bemotrizinol, a new sunscreen ingredient, marking the first such approval in more than two decades. The decision allows manufacturers to use the ingredient in U.S. products.
realclearmarkets.comThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved bemotrizinol for use in sunscreen products, the first new active ingredient cleared in more than 20 years. The agency signed off on the ingredient after reviewing safety and effectiveness data submitted by manufacturers. Bemotrizinol, also referred to as BEMT, can now be incorporated into over-the-counter sunscreens sold in the United States.
U.S. sunscreen products rely on a limited set of approved active ingredients, some of which have faced questions over absorption and environmental effects. The last new ingredient approved before bemotrizinol entered the market more than two decades ago.
The FDA stated that the new ingredient meets regulatory standards for safety when used as directed. Manufacturers may now begin the process of reformulating products to include bemotrizinol. " — CNN, reporting on the FDA decision The approval follows years of industry requests for additional ingredient options that could provide broader ultraviolet protection.
Officials did not release a specific timeline for when products containing the new ingredient will reach store shelves.
