FDA warns whipped sunscreen formulations ineffective

Key takeaways:

The FDA sent warning letters to five brands marketing unapproved sunscreen formulations.

The agency stated whipped, mousse and foam formulations may not provide adequate sun protection.

The FDA’s recent issue of five warning letters to brands illegally marketing whipped, mousse and foam sunscreen products highlights concerns over consumer safety and industry ethics.

On Aug. 6, the FDA sent warning letters to Supergoop!, Vacation Inc., Kalani Sunwear, Fallien Cosmeceuticals (TiZo brand) and K & Care Organics for “misbranding” their whipped, mousse and foam sunscreen products by claiming they could prevent sunburn. The marketed claim violated the FDA’s 2019 proposed rule , which states sunscreens may only be sold in oil, lotion, cream, gel, butter, paste, ointment, stick