# Environmental Working Group

Type: nonprofit

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-13**: FDA approves bemotrizinol for OTC sunscreens — The FDA grants approval for the first new chemical UV filter in nearly 30 years, ending a long regulatory drought for U.S. sunscreen ingredients.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Bemotrizinol FDA nod ends 30-year drought in US sunscreen filter approvals
2026-06-14 10:19:10 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 18

The FDA’s approval of bemotrizinol, a chemical UV filter already widely used in other countries, represents a long-awaited regulatory milestone for the dermatology and OTC pharmaceutical industry. The decision signals a potential shift in the agency's approach to new sunscreen actives, with implications for ongoing GRASE reviews and future formulations.
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