Joint Statement from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) Regarding EWG Annual Sunscreen Guide


Contacts:

Lauren Bloomberg, 202.429.3534, lbloomberg@chpa.org
Lisa Powers, 202.466.0489, powersl@personalcarecouncil.org

“The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) believe the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2019 sunscreen guide irresponsibly misrepresents the evidence base surrounding sunscreen safety and efficacy. The group’s new report risks creating consumer confusion and fear rather than promoting accurate sun safety and health education as Americans prepare for the Memorial Day holiday.

“Sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and EWG is misrepresenting FDA’s sentiments about current sunscreens following a proposed rule earlier this year when the FDA commissioner stated, ‘our proposed sunscreen rule is just that, a proposed rule…we think with incremental data we can issue final orders on many ingredients solidifying confidence in their safety.’ FDA went on to further stress, ‘the public should continue to use sunscreens with other sun protective measures. Broad spectrum sunscreens with SPF values of at least 15 remain a critical element of a skin-cancer prevention strategy.’

“Sunscreens on the market today are backed by decades of safe use to help adults and children guard against the dangers of excess sun exposure. EWG’s assertion that sunscreen should be a last resort is dangerous. The FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the Skin Cancer Foundation, and health professionals worldwide consistently advocate the use of broad spectrum sunscreens as part of a safe-sun regimen. These products play a critical role in the fight against skin cancer.”

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The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) is the 138-year-old national trade association representing the leading manufacturers and marketers of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and dietary supplements. Every dollar spent by consumers on OTC medicines saves the U.S. healthcare system more than $7, contributing a total of $146 billion in savings each year. CHPA is committed to empowering self-care by preserving and expanding choice and availability of consumer healthcare products. www.chpa.org

Based in Washington, D.C., the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is the leading national trade association representing global cosmetics and personal care products companies. Founded in 1894, PCPC’s approximately 600 member companies manufacture, distribute, and supply the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the United States. As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on and trust every day – from sunscreens, toothpaste, and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick, and fragrance – personal care products companies are global leaders committed to safety, quality, and innovation. www.personalcarecouncil.org

Statement by Francine Lamoriello, EVP, Global Strategies, Personal Care Products Council in Support of the Lifted Metals Tariffs for Canada, Mexico


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACTS:        

Jewel Jones (202) 615-6121, jonesj@personalcarecouncil.org or
Jamie Kurke (202) 258-5285, kurkej@personalcarecouncil.org

Washington, D.C. – “The United States has reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove the Administration’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, a major hindrance to approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

“We are very pleased with this decision, and hopeful that this deal will help to expedite the passage of USMCA. Our priority is to help preserve and strengthen the benefits of North American trade for American workers, businesses, and consumers alike.

“The Agreement, signed by all three countries on November 30, 2018, successfully renegotiates the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), bringing North American trade into the 21st century with provisions on digital trade, agriculture, labor, and the environment, among many others. Of particular note is the high standard Cosmetics Annex, which aligns best regulatory practices for the personal care sector, and will result in significant cost savings for exporters.”

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For more information on cosmetics and personal care products, please visit www.CosmeticsInfo.org.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is the leading national trade association representing global cosmetics and personal care products companies. Founded in 1894, PCPC’s approximately 600 member companies manufacture, distribute and supply the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the U.S. As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on and trust every day – from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick and fragrance – personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation.

 

Statement by Francine Lamoriello, EVP, Global Strategies, Personal Care Products Council on the Impact of Increased Tariffs on Chinese Imports


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:         

Jewel Jones, (202) 454-0302, jonesj@personalcarecouncil.org
Jamie Kurke, (202) 454-0316, kurkej@personalcarecouncil.org

Washington, D.C. – “The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced today its intention to increase tariffs from 10 to 25 percent on additional imported products from China beginning Friday, May 10, 2019. The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and its member companies remain strongly opposed to this and any other policies that result in increased tariffs on cosmetics and personal care products.

“Free trade and open markets help U.S. companies compete globally by providing innovative products to consumers around the world. These actions against China not only undermine the long-term competitiveness of our industry but directly impact U.S. consumers as well.

“We urge the Administration to resolve outstanding trade issues through ongoing dialogue with the Chinese Government and to dismantle increased tariffs.”

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For more information on cosmetics and personal care products, please visit www.CosmeticsInfo.org.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is the leading national trade association representing global cosmetics and personal care products companies. Founded in 1894, PCPC’s approximately 600 member companies manufacture, distribute and supply the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the U.S. As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on and trust every day – from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick and fragrance – personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation.

Alexandra Kowcz, Chief Scientist, Personal Care Products Council in Response to FDA’s Sunscreen Ingredient Maximal Usage Trial


Contacts:

Lisa Powers, (202) 466-0489, powersl@personalcarecouncil.org
Jewel Jones, (202) 454-0302, jonesj@personalcarecouncil.org

Washington, D.C. – “The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and its member companies are aligned with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the Skin Cancer Foundation and health professionals worldwide about the important health benefits that sunscreens provide as part of a safe sun regimen to help prevent sunburn and reduce skin cancer risk.

“It’s important to note that the FDA states that the results of the study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) should not cause anyone to refrain from using sunscreen, and we agree.  We want to ensure that consumers continue to have confidence in the safety of the products that they trust and have used every day for years.

“It’s important for consumers to know that for the purpose of this study, the levels of sunscreens used may not be reflective of how people use sunscreen products in the real world. The study also looked at sunscreen presence in plasma – and as FDA’s own note on the study reiterated, the mere presence of a chemical or chemicals does not suggest a safety issue.

“We look forward to our continued work with the FDA to ensure that consumers have access to products containing a broad variety of sunscreen active ingredients.”

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For more information on cosmetics and personal care products, please visit www.CosmeticsInfo.org.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is the leading national trade association representing global cosmetics and personal care products companies. Founded in 1894, PCPC’s approximately 600 member companies manufacture, distribute and supply the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the U.S. As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on and trust every day – from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick and fragrance – personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation.