FDA rolls out proposed rules on sunscreen

Health officials are making moves to make sure sunscreen sold in the U.S. is safe and effective. The FDA just rolled out a proposed rule that would set up new labeling requirements and require sunscreens with SPF 15 or higher to offer broad-spectrum protection that serves as a barrier for both UVA and UVB rays. The proposal also addresses the safety data on the 16 active ingredients currently used in sunscreens: two have been shown to be safe, two seem to have safety issues, and 12 don't have enough safety data, the FDA says. The agency is asking the industry to gather and share more data on those 12 substances.