Social Impact
Lawsuits have been filed against sunscreen manufacturers. In 2006, a number of class-action lawsuits alleged that sunscreen manufacturers misled consumers into believing that these products provided full sun protection. The lawsuits were settled in 2009.
These lawsuits limit themselves to the absence of UV-A filters.
In August 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration tentatively concluded that "the available evidence fails to show that sunscreen use alone prevents skin cancer"
Sunscreen ingredients are not tested in Europe, Japan or Australia for photocarcinogenic effects before being introduced to the market. Even in the US, most sunscreens sold in 2008 have not passed regulatory testing either, due to a grandfather clause. Three new sunscreen active ingredients introduced in the US since 1978 have fulfilled new testing requirements.
Read more about this topic: Potential Health Risks Of Sunscreen
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