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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9185

5 May 2006
Contents Publication in full By article 11 / 37
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/industry/consumer protection
Commission hopes to improve sunscreen labelling

Brussels, 04/05/2006 (Agence Europe) - The current labelling system for sunscreen products on the Community market suffers from a number of deficiencies. For example, it is difficult for consumers to identify whether a product provides protection against UVB radiation responsible for sunburn as well as against UVA radiation, which cause premature ageing of the skin, upset the immune system and are a major risk factor for skin cancer. The sun protection factor (SPF) only protects against...

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