Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 70336

Sunscreens: Safety

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 4 September 2025

Question

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

Justin Madders

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...

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