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Sun Safety: FDA Shines Light on Sunscreen Effectiveness

4/25/2012 1:17:44 PM

 We all know to slather on sunscreen to guard against skin cancer and sunburn. But new rules by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are forcing changes to sunscreen testing and labeling to better reflect what the lotions can and cannot do.

The FDA’s new requirements catch up with the latest science and technology about sun protection. It could change the way you think about and use these products.

"This is good news for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers, who spend many hours outdoors, often in blistering sun," says Chuck Hammond, Risk Management Services Director, Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company, Des Moines, IA. “These clarifications can help everyone to be more certain they’re taking needed precautions to shield themselves from the sun’s harm.”

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