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HI HR130

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Della au Belatti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to expedite approval of new nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients that are currently pending review through Time and Extent Applications submitted by the sunscreen industry

  • Notes that the United States has a limited number of approved nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients compared to globally available options that have demonstrated safe and effective use

  • States that as of the resolution's introduction date, the FDA had not approved any pending applications for new nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients despite their proven safety and effectiveness internationally

  • Requests that the FDA work collaboratively with stakeholders to approve ingredients that expand consumer access and choice in sunscreen products while enabling industry innovation

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the U.S. Commissioner of Food and Drugs, congressional leadership, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislative bodies

Legislative Description

Urging The United States Food And Drug Administration To Expedite The Approval Of New Nonprescription Sunscreen Active Ingredients For Use In The United States.

Sunscreen Ingredients

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/22/2018

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/13/2018

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