December 12, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Tesia Williams (202) 297-1232 [email protected]

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Personal Care Products Council Statement on FDA Proposal to Expand Sunscreen Active Ingredient List

Washington, D.C. — “The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to add bemotrizinol (BEMT) to the over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen monograph as Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE). This regulatory milestone marks the first new UV filter approved as GRASE in the United States in more than 20 years, a significant advancement for the cosmetics and personal care products industry and consumers.

“Bemotrizinol offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection and has a strong global safety record. Its inclusion helps bring U.S. sunscreen innovation closer to international standards, ensuring consumers have access to the most effective sun protection technologies.

“While this milestone is significant, PCPC continues to advocate for an accelerated pathway for additional modern UV filters. Streamlining regulatory approvals is essential to keep pace with scientific advancements and meet growing consumer demand for safe, effective sun care.

“We commend FDA for taking this important step and look forward to collaborating on future initiatives to modernize U.S. sunscreen regulation and strengthen skin cancer prevention.”

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