SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act

The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act changes how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evaluates the safety and effectiveness of active ingredients in over-the-counter sunscreens. It allows the FDA to use real-world evidence (like data from actual product use) alongside traditional clinical trials and requires the agency to consider non-animal testing methods for these products. The bill also directs the FDA to base final decisions on historical safety data for existing sunscreens and the role of broad-spectrum sunscreens with SPF 15 or higher in skin cancer prevention. Additionally, the FDA must submit annual reports to Congress on implementing these new standards and progress toward non-animal testing.