FDA Authorizes Novel Sunscreen Ingredient for U.S. Market

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Published: 2026-06-09
Category: health
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved bemotrizinol, a broad-spectrum UV filter, marking the first new sunscreen ingredient in over two decades. This approval is anticipated to broaden sun protection choices for Americans and contribute to efforts against high skin cancer rates. The ingredient is already widely utilized in other parts of the world.

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