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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...