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31/03/2015
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Under the intense sun shining in Rio almost the whole year, wear sunscreen daily is essential for the prevention of skin cancer. Despite this, only 30% of Rio maintain the habit, according to the Brazilian Society of Dermatology of Rio de Janeiro (SBD-RJ). For another 64%, photoprotection is hampered by the high price of the product. A year after the creation of state law 6704 (March 2014), which included the sunscreen in the basket of the state and exempted the tax consumers on Sales and Services (ICMS) to purchase the item at retail, the SBD RJ has been charging authorities explanations since, despite the extent prices have not come down.
The complaint was forwarded by the entity to the State Department of Finance (Sefaz), the state Department of Health, to Procon, the Public Ministry of Rio and the Legislative Assembly, after making a comparative survey of the River pharmacies and four other states. Author of the law, the state deputy Luiz Paulo (PSDB) also sent a letter to Sefaz asking the monitoring of the implementation of the standard.
- Prices continued to rise rather than fall. You need to investigate whether the fault is industry, trade or both - said the politician.
According to the dermatologist Egon Daxbacher, Oncology coordinator of SBD-RJ, the intention of the company is to support the expansion of access to sunscreen.
- The price is impossible for the low-income population. And even those who use the product will often use incorrectly, because applying it in sufficient quantity leads to higher spending - says.
Photoprotection is a priority for the businesswoman marketing Rita Cardoso, 50. Every six months, she spends about £ 600 with an arsenal of sunscreens. Still, she opts for packaging with reduced consumption to save.
Minimum should be SPF 30
For Rita, worth shell to prevent skin cancer and aging. Accustomed to use tanning in youth, she understood the importance of the daily use of sunscreen when spots began to appear on the skin. Currently, she treats a keratosis on the nose, like warts that by peeling and raised, can be a pre-cancerous signal.
Have the designer Ana Carolina Ferreira, 28, dispensing the product on a daily basis, even though branquinha.
- The good sunscreen for the face is very expensive. Between paying or use one that leaves oily or dry skin, prefer not to use anything. Can be a bit of inconsistency, even catching some sun because I work in the office, but do not worry about it - Account.
According to Egon Daxbacher, all people, including black, should consider protective with SPF 30 at least daily. An application that will analyze the FPS suitable for every skin of solar radiation of the day is in development by the SBD-RJ.
Answers
Department of Finance
The folder said that it can not interfere in the competition by imposing prices to merchants. The entry into force of the law only sets the tax to be charged and not a pricing policy.
Department of Health
It said forwarded the complaint to the state Procon.
Alerj
The congressman's office Luiz Martins (PDT), president of Consumer Rights Defense Committee, said the surveillance is up to the executive branch and therefore forwarded the complaint to the state Procon.
Procon-RJ
The Procon-RJ said the possible reduction of price of sunscreen due to reduction of the VAT, despite being positive step for the consumer, does not fit between the local authority duties.
Prosecutors
According to the MP, the prosecutor Rodrigo Earth, holder of the 2nd Prosecutor's Office for Defense of Justice Consumer Capital, initiated inquiries into the chemist Ray network, cited in the survey of the SBD-RJ. Ten days ago for defense presentation.
Nivea
Sunscreen manufacturer, Nivea clarified that respects and applies the law. He also stressed that the formation of oil prices reflects factors such as formulation of assets, packaging, taxation, logistics and high technology used in the formula.
J & J and L'Oréal
Johnson & Johnson, maker of Sundown, and L'Oréal did not respond to the closure of the issue.
Abrafarma and Asserj
Sought on Friday, the Brazilian Network of Pharmacies and Drugstores Association and the State Supermarkets Association of Rio de Janeiro said that only may rule tomorrow.
Source: Extra
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