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05/06/2012
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Minimum sun protection factor from 2 to 6.
Manufacturers have two years to adapt to the norm.
National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published on Monday (4) new rules for the production of sunscreens. The minimum protection factor (SPF), which measures protection against UVB rays from 2 to 6. Since protection against UVA has to be at least a third of the SPF of the product.
Other improvements relate to the product label. To claim that a sunscreen is waterproof or sweat, for example, the manufacturer must demonstrate this ability with specific tests.
Furthermore, the packaging is replaced required information. It will have to guide users to apply the product several times throughout the day. It is also prohibited to claim 100% protection against solar radiation.
The standard published by the Official Gazette will be adopted throughout the Mercosur. In Brazil, producers will have a period of two years of adjustment.
Source: R7 News
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