H.R. 2088 · 111th Congress
Skin Cancer Prevention, Education, and Consumer Right-To-Know Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nita Lowey
- Introduced
- 2009-04-23
- Latest action
- 2009-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Skin Cancer Prevention, Education, and Consumer Right-To-Know Act - Requires the proposed rule issued by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs pertaining to over-the-counter sunscreen drug products to take effect 180 days after enactment of this Act, unless the Commissioner issues a final rule that includes formulation, labeling, and testing requirements for both ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation protection before such time.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a general, nationwide education campaign identifying the risks posed by sun exposure without the use of a sunscreen providing broad-spectrum protection.