Sunscreens: Safety
Commons · Question 70336 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 4 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the safety of (a) over the counter and (b) prescription grade sun cream in England.
Answer
Answered by Justin Madders, 4 Sep 2025
Legislation requires that cosmetics, including sun creams, must be safe. To ensure that products are safe before sale, a safety assessment must be completed by a qualified assessor.Sun protection products which have been recommended by the Advisory Commit...