FDA Approves Bemotrizinol as New Sunscreen Ingredient After Two Decades
FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 20 years
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The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen ingredient in over 20 years, which protects against UVA and UVB rays. This ingredient is recognized as safe for adults and children over six months and is expected to enhance competition in the sunscreen market.
- 01Bemotrizinol is the first new sunscreen ingredient approved by the FDA since the late 1990s.
- 02The ingredient is recognized as safe and effective for use in sunscreens for adults and children aged six months and older.
- 03The approval aligns with recommendations from the Trump administration's Make America Health Again Commission to promote innovation in sunscreen products.
- 04DSM Nutritional Products will exclusively market bemotrizinol as Parsol Shield in the U.S. for 18 months post-approval.
- 05The FDA emphasizes the importance of applying sunscreen 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapplying every two hours.
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On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved bemotrizinol as a new active ingredient in sunscreens, marking the first addition since the late 1990s. This ingredient provides protection against both ultraviolet A and B rays and is deemed safe for use by adults and children aged six months and older. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that this decision aims to foster innovation within the sunscreen market, enhancing competition and consumer confidence. The approval follows a report from the Trump administration's Make America Health Again Commission, which urged the FDA to improve regulatory processes for over-the-counter sunscreens. Bemotrizinol, submitted by DSM Nutritional Products, has shown no adverse reactions in clinical studies. DSM will market the ingredient under the brand name Parsol Shield for 18 months, after which other manufacturers can also produce it. The FDA advises applying sunscreen 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapplying every two hours, especially when swimming or sweating.
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The approval of bemotrizinol is expected to increase competition in the sunscreen market, potentially leading to more effective and safer products for consumers.
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