However, the so-called ‘sun protection factor (SPF)’ only protects against sunburn (UVB radiation). Against this background, the European Commission has launched an initiative to improve the labelling system. Following a public consultation opened today, the Commission will issue a recommendation which will ensure that industry, as of 2007, applies a standardised, simple and understandable labelling of sunscreen products.
À l’issue de la consultation qui s’ouvre au public aujourd’hui, la Commission publiera une recommandation pour que l’industrie applique, dès 2007, des règles simples, compréhensibles et uniformes d’étiquetage des produits solaires.
