FDA Expands Sunscreen Options for the First Time in 20 Years
FDA adds bemotrizinol to permitted sunscreen active ingredients, expanding options for the first time in 20 years.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Cosmetic and personal care businesses, especially sunscreen manufacturers, indie brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, and importers/distributors. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No immediate deadline; businesses can adopt at their own pace.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Bemotrizinol is now a permitted sunscreen active ingredient in the U.S., allowing new formulations.
Who it affects
Cosmetic and personal care businesses, especially sunscreen manufacturers, indie brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, and importers/distributors.
What you must do
Review current sunscreen product formulations and consider reformulating to include bemotrizinol if desired.
Deadline
No immediate deadline; businesses can adopt at their own pace.
Source: http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-expands-sunscreen-options-first-time-20-years
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