in an earlier blognote you talked about the difficulties in finding a good – or rather non-toxic and sticky sun block cream.

FDA Proposes Sunscreen Regulations

Here is part of an email from the good people at EWG:

I’ve got some exciting news for you. Thanks in part to EWG’s work on our Sunscreen Database and your support, the Food and Drug Administration just proposed new sunscreen standards! After nearly 30 years of FDA procrastination, these standards could put a permanent safety standard in place for UVA protection.

But we need your help! We’ve been here before and seen FDA cave in to industry objections. FDA’s comment period is open right now. Tell FDA to finalize and implement their proposed standards ASAP. Here’s what you can do:

1. Go to the FDA’s comment page
2. Fill in your information and choose “Individual Consumer”
3. Click continue and write your comment — use the talking points below as a starting point

The more people FDA hears from, the better. Tell 5 friends about FDA’s proposal and ask them to comment, too!

Here’s what you should remember to include in your comment:

* I want FDA to finalize and implement these proposed sunscreen safety standards by next summer — I don’t want to wait another 30 years!
* I want to know the sunscreens I buy are safe and effective.

FDA’s proposed sunscreen safety regulations are a positive step forward, but we need to keep the pressure on FDA so you and your family can have confidence in your sunscreens next summer.

Join the fight for safe sunscreens and help us keep the pressure on FDA — leave your comment for FDA, then spread the word to 5 friends.

Thank you for your support and we’ll keep you updated!

Sincerely,

Jane Houlihan
Vice President for Research

make your comments on this site:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/oc/dockets/comments/COMMENTSMain.CFM?EC_DOCUMENT_ID=1584&SUBTYP=CONTINUE&CID=&AGENCY=FDA

good luck!
jo