HR 4250 · 113th Congress · Health
Sunscreen Innovation Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate.(2014-07-29)
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Sunscreen Innovation Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a process for the review and approval of over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review and determine whether OTC sunscreens are generally recognized as safe and effective and ensure that any sunscreens marketed in the United States are appropriately labeled. Makes sunscreens that have been marketed for five continuous years in the United States or other countries and in sufficient quantity eligible for review under this Act. Establishes a framework for the review and approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of OTC sunscreens with new active ingredients. Sets forth time frame requirements for review. Requires applications for review to include safety and efficacy data as well as adverse drug experience information. Directs the Secretary to report on the progress made in issuing timely decisions on the safety and effectiveness of OTC sunscreens. Requires the Secretary to make determinations on the testing and labeling of aerosol sunscreens and on whether a sunscreen may contain a label indicating a sun protection factor (SPF) great…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4250, Sunscreen Innovation Act
Jul 24, 2014As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 15, 2014
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Cosponsors (20)
5 Democrats15 Republicans