H.R. 3084 would require the Food and Drug Administration to establish a standard for broad-spectrum protection in sunscreen products.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editSkin Cancer Prevention, Education, and Consumer Right-To-Know Act - Amends the wikiFederal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a drug that is a sunscreen product whose labeling violates this Act to be adulterated.

Prohibits the firstlabeling of a drug that is a sunscreen product that fails to providemeet the standards adopted under this Act from: (1) describing the product using the term &quot;broad-spectrum&quot;; or (2) including a detailed summaryspecified symbol adopted to indicate broad-spectrum.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to adopt: (1) a standard for broad-spectrum protection in sunscreen products; and (2) an easily recognized symbol for inclusion in the bill!)labeling of sunscreen products meeting such standards.

Sets forth minimum standards that the Secretary shall adopt for such broad-spectrum protection, including a minimum ratio of UVA protection factor to sun protection factor, a minimum level of UVB radiation protection, and specified truth in labeling requirements. Requires sun protection factors to be measured using standardized, reproducible testing methods that take photo-degradation into account.

Requires the Secretary to implement an education campaign identifying the risks posed by sun exposure without the use of a sunscreen providing broad-spectrum protection.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/18/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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