FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in decades, bringing Europe-style protection to the US
TL;DR
The FDA approved bemotrizinol—the first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years—opening the US market to a broad-spectrum option widely used in Europe. DSM Nutritional Products will launch Parsol Shield in the US with an 18‑month exclusivity before other manufacturers can use the ingredient, offering UVA/UVB protection with less whitening.
- FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years statnews.com
- FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia CNN
- No streaks: US approves sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for over 25 years FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- FDA allows popular sunscreen ingredient long used in Europe and Asia NBC News
- The US just got its first new sunscreen in almost 30 years vox.com
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