FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Years
WHO:
CBS News - Dr. Jon LaPook provided details about the new sunscreen ingredient approved by the FDA.
Vox - The new sunscreen ingredient is called bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT.
NBC News - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory body that approved the new ingredient.
WHAT:
statnews.com - The FDA stated that bemotrizinol is safe for adults and children 6 months and older.
statnews.com - Bemotrizinol will fill an important niche in the U.S. market by protecting against both ultraviolet A and B rays while not leaving white streaks associated with mineral-based sunscreens.
CBS News - The FDA has been gradually updating its standards for sunscreens, including banning misleading terms like “waterproof” in 2011 and proposing additional measures in 2021, which have not been completed.
statnews.com - The FDA stated that bemotrizinol met its standards for protecting against dangerous ultraviolet rays while causing little irritation or absorption into the skin.
statnews.com - Bemotrizinol will initially be sold in the U.S. by DSM Nutritional Products under the brand name Parsol Shield, which is expected to launch later in the year.
statnews.com - After an 18-month exclusivity period, bemotrizinol will be available for use by other manufacturers.
statnews.com - Bemotrizinol was authorized by European authorities in 1999 and first filed with the FDA for review in 2005.
CBS News - The FDA's approval of bemotrizinol allows for its sale in the U.S. after years of being available in Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
CBS News - The new sunscreen ingredient bemotrizinol has been available in Europe, Japan, and South Korea for years before its approval in the U.S.
ABC News Business - The FDA's approval marks the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years.
Vox - The United States has approved a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in almost 30 years.
NBC News - The FDA expanded its list of allowed sunscreen ingredients to include bemotrizinol.
WHERE:
Vox - The new ingredient has been available in Europe and Asia for years.
WHEN:
NBC News - The FDA made the approval on a Tuesday.
WHY:
CBS News - David Andrews of the Environmental Working Group stated that the approval of bemotrizinol will help change the outdated sunscreen technology used in the U.S.
statnews.com - David Andrews of the Environmental Working Group stated, “For decades, Americans have used outdated sunscreen tech while the rest of the world moved forward. The approval of bemotrizinol will help change that.”
Vox - The approval is significant due to the peculiar way sunscreen is regulated in the United States, where it is classified as an over-the-counter drug.
HOW:
statnews.com - The approval of bemotrizinol is the first ingredient to go through a streamlined process authorized by Congress in 2020.
Vox - The approval process for sunscreen ingredients in the U.S. is complex, contributing to the long gap since the last new ingredient was approved.
(UPDATED June 10, 2026 16:13 UTC)
The FDA has announced that bemotrizinol is safe for use by adults and children six months and older, marking a significant advancement in sunscreen technology. This new ingredient will effectively protect against both ultraviolet A and B rays without the white streaks often left by mineral-based sunscreens, filling an important niche in the U.S. market. David Andrews from the Environmental Working Group emphasized that this approval is a step toward modernizing the outdated sunscreen options currently available in the country.
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(UPDATED June 10, 2026 06:21 UTC)
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol as a new sunscreen ingredient, confirming it meets safety standards for protecting against harmful ultraviolet rays while minimizing irritation and skin absorption. Initially, bemotrizinol will be marketed in the U.S. by DSM Nutritional Products under the brand name Parsol Shield, with a launch expected later this year, and after an 18-month exclusivity period, it will be available for other manufacturers to use. This approval marks the first ingredient to navigate a streamlined review process established by Congress in 2020, a significant step forward in modernizing sunscreen technology, as noted by David Andrews of the Environmental Working Group.
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(UPDATED June 10, 2026 01:42 UTC)
Dr. Jon LaPook from CBS News has shared important details about a new sunscreen ingredient that has just received approval from the FDA. This ingredient, known as bemotrizinol, will now be available for sale in the U.S. after being on the market in Europe, Japan, and South Korea for several years.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 23:22 UTC)
A new sunscreen ingredient called bemotrizinol has recently received approval for use in the U.S. This ingredient has been available in Europe, Japan, and South Korea for several years prior to this approval. The move is expected to enhance sun protection options for consumers in the United States.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 21:04 UTC)
The FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market, marking the first addition in over 25 years. This significant development is expected to enhance sun protection options for consumers. With this approval, the sunscreen landscape in the U.S. is set to change, offering more choices for skin safety.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 19:44 UTC)
The United States has approved a new sunscreen ingredient called bemotrizinol, marking the first time in nearly 30 years that the FDA has expanded its list of allowed sunscreen components. This new ingredient has been available in Europe and Asia for years, and its approval is particularly significant given the complex regulatory process for sunscreen in the U.S., where it is classified as an over-the-counter drug. The FDA made this decision on a Tuesday, highlighting the long gap since the last new ingredient was approved.