The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed a new sunscreen active ingredient onto the market after more than 25 years. However, this decision came after years of unnecessary animal testing, delaying progress that had already been made in other parts of the world. The FDA now has an opportunity to embrace non-animal testing methods that have been proven to be more effective and ethical.

PETA scientists are working with regulators, industry experts, and lawmakers to push for the acceptance of non-animal testing methods for sunscreen products. Congress has already passed a law urging the FDA to adopt these methods, and there is a growing momentum in the scientific community to move away from outdated animal testing practices. By embracing these new methods, the FDA can prevent further delays in the approval of new sunscreen ingredients and ensure that innovation is not hindered by unnecessary animal testing.