UVA protection is important. A wide range of sunscreen products exist which provide protection from UVA radiation.

Whilst the overall sun protection factor is indicated in a standardized way as an SPF, currently UVA protection may be indicated in many different ways on sunscreen products, for example broad band protection, UVA protection. Progressively, the Cosmetics Industry will introduce a standardized way of indicating UVA protection as it is defined in a recent European Commission Recommendation* via a new logo. This will take time as labels for 2007 have already been printed. This does not mean that other products do not provide equivalent levels of UVA protection. For the moment keep on reading the full label.

* of 22 September 2006 on the efficacy of sunscreen products and the claims made relating
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COLIPA RECOMMENDATION N21

Date: Contact: Tel: E-mail: 30 January 2007 Sarah Meredith +32 2 227 66 24 smeredith@colipa.be

Labelling of sunscreen products with UVA protection claim

Introduction Colipa has developed a labelling scheme for sunscreen products that meet the European Commissions Recommendation of 22 September 2006 on the efficacy of sunscreen products and the claims made relating thereto of having a UVA protection factor of at least 1/3 that of the sun protection factor. This makes it easier for the consumer to choose a product protecting against both UVB and UVA radiation. Recommendation Colipa recommends that on-pack indication of compliance with the EC recommendation should be done through the letters UVA printed in a simple circular shape. The diameter of the logo should not exceed the height of the SPF number.

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Implementation No formal deadline for implementation is given, however this Colipa Recommendation can be expected to become the benchmark for competent authorities control actions for 2008.

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