Which UVA test is best? As COLIPA and the FDA assess which UVA test method to adopt as the industry standard, Beiersdorf, L'Oreal, P&G and other manufacturers dispute which protocol is the most comprehensive.(Global report: sun care) From: Global Cosmetic Industry | Date: February 1, 2005| Author: Bolan, Cristen | COPYRIGHT 2005 Allured Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

* SET UVA STANDARDS

COLIPA and the FDA request data to standardize UVA testing and labeling.

* LIVE VS. IN VITRO

Scientists question the predictive value of in vitro observations compared to the in vivo reality during sun exposure.

* POSSIBILITY OF PASS/FAIL

The pass/fail method measures any reaction to the applied solar spectra as a failure.

It has been called the sun's silent killer....

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