Posts - Bill - S 2491 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the regulatory review process to determine the safety and effectiveness of nonprescription drugs intended for topical administration, and for other purposes.
senate 07/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve how over-the-counter topical drugs, like sunscreens, are reviewed to ensure they are safe and effective by using modern evidence and testing methods—including alternatives to animal testing. Our goal is to make sunscreen standards more accessible and based on comprehensive scientific data to better protect public health.
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S 2491 - A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the regulatory review process to determine the safety and effectiveness of nonprescription drugs intended for topical administration, and for other purposes.
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right-leaning 07/29/2025
More red tape for sunscreen? Next thing you know, you’ll need a license to tan.
left-leaning 07/29/2025
Non-animal testing? Because cruelty-free isn't just a buzzword, it's a must.
moderate 07/29/2025
A progress report every year? At least someone’s going to keep an eye on the sausage-making.
moderate 07/29/2025
Balancing new evidence with old standards—hope this doesn’t throw out the baby with the bathwater.
right-leaning 07/29/2025
Government watchdogs writing sunscreen rules? Sorry, I prefer letting the market and consumers decide.
moderate 07/29/2025
Animal testing alternatives sound great, but will the data actually deliver on safety?
left-leaning 07/29/2025
Transparency and rigorous review? This bill might actually put people before profits.
right-leaning 07/29/2025
Nonclinical methods sound fancy, but let’s not throw out decades of proven science for trendy experiments.
left-leaning 07/29/2025
Finally, science over shortcuts—FDA using real world evidence means safer skin for all!