[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 5]
[Revised as of April 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR352.52]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 352_SUNSCREEN DRUG PRODUCTS FOR OVER-THE-COUNTER HUMAN USE [STAYED 
INDEFINITELY]--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart C_Labeling
 
Sec.  352.52  Labeling of sunscreen drug products.

    (a) Statement of identity. The labeling of the product contains the 
established name of the drug, if any, and identifies the product as a 
``sunscreen.''
    (b) Indications. The labeling of the product states, under the 
heading ``Uses,'' all of the phrases listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this 
section that are applicable to the product and may contain any of the 
additional phrases listed in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, as 
appropriate. Other truthful and nonmisleading statements, describing 
only the uses that have been established and listed in this paragraph 
(b), may also be used, as provided in Sec.  330.1(c)(2) of this chapter, 
subject to the provisions of section 502 of the act relating to 
misbranding and the prohibition in section 301(d) of the act against the 
introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of 
unapproved new drugs in violation of section 505(a) of the act.
    (1) For products containing any ingredient in Sec.  352.10. (i) 
``[bullet]\1\ helps prevent sunburn [bullet] higher SPF gives more 
sunburn protection''.
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    (ii) For products that satisfy the water resistant testing 
procedures identified in Sec.  352.76. ``[bullet] retains SPF after 40 
minutes of'' (select one or more of the following: ``activity in the 
water,'' ``sweating,'' or ``perspiring'').
    (iii) For products that satisfy the very water resistant testing 
procedures identified in Sec.  352.76. ``[bullet] retains SPF after 80 
minutes of'' (select one or more of the following: ``activity in the 
water,'' ``sweating,'' or ``perspiring'').
    (2) Additional indications. In addition to the indications provided 
in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, the following may be used for 
products containing any ingredient in Sec.  352.10:
    (i) For products that provide an SPF of 2 to under 12. Select one or 
both of the following: [``[bullet]'' (select one of the following: 
``provides minimal,'' ``provides minimum,'' ``minimal,'' or ``minimum'') 
``protection against'' (select one of the following: ``sunburn'' or 
``sunburn and tanning'')], or ``[bullet] for skin that sunburns 
minimally''.
    (ii) For products that provide an SPF of 12 to under 30. Select one 
or both of the following: [``[bullet]'' (select one of the following: 
``provides moderate'' or ``moderate'') ``protection against'' (select 
one of the following: ``sunburn'' or ``sunburn and tanning'')], or 
``[bullet] for skin that sunburns easily''.
    (iii) For products that provide an SPF of 30 or above. Select one or 
both of the following: [``[bullet]'' (select one of the following: 
``provides high'' or ``high'') ``protection against'' (select one of the 
following: ``sunburn'' or ``sunburn and tanning'')], or ``[bullet] for 
skin highly sensitive to sunburn''.
    (c) Warnings. The labeling of the product contains the following 
warnings under the heading ``Warnings:''
    (1) For products containing any ingredient in Sec.  352.10. (i) 
``When using this product [bullet] keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to 
remove.''-
    (ii) ``Stop use and ask a doctor if [bullet] rash or irritation 
develops and lasts''.
    (2) For products containing any ingredient identified in Sec.  
352.10 marketed as a lip protectant or lipstick. The external use only 
warning in Sec.  201.66(c)(5)(i) of this chapter and the warning in 
paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section are not required.
    (d) Directions. The labeling of the product contains the following 
statements, as appropriate, under the heading ``Directions.'' More 
detailed directions applicable to a particular product formulation 
(e.g., cream, gel, lotion, oil, spray, etc.) may also be included.
    (1) For products containing any ingredient in Sec.  352.10. (i) 
``[bullet] apply'' (select one or more of the following, as applicable: 
``liberally,'' ``generously,'' ``smoothly,'' or ``evenly'') ``(insert 
appropriate time interval, if a waiting period is needed) before sun 
exposure and as needed''.
    (ii) ``[bullet] children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor''.
    (2) In addition to the directions provided in Sec.  352.52(d)(1), 
the following may be used for products containing any ingredient in 
Sec.  352.10. ``[bullet] reapply as needed or after towel drying, 
swimming, or'' (select one of the following: ``sweating'' or 
``perspiring'').
    (3) If the additional directions provided in Sec.  352.52(d)(2) are 
used, the phrase ``and

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as needed'' in Sec.  352.52(d)(1) is not required.
    (4) For products marketed as a lip protectant or lipstick. The 
directions in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of this section are not 
required.
    (e) Statement on product performance--(1) For products containing 
any ingredient identified in Sec.  352.10, the following PCD labeling 
claims may be used under the heading ``Other information'' or anywhere 
outside of the ``Drug Facts'' box or enclosure.
    (i) For products containing active ingredient(s) that provide an SPF 
value of 2 to under 12. (Select one of the following: ``minimal'' or 
``minimum'') ``sun protection product.''
    (ii) For products containing active ingredient(s) that provide an 
SPF value of 12 to under 30. ``moderate sun protection product.''
    (iii) For products containing active ingredient(s) that provide an 
SPF value of 30 or above. ``high sun protection product.''
    (2) For products containing any ingredient identified in Sec.  
352.10, the following labeling statement may be used under the heading 
``Other information'' or anywhere outside of the ``Drug Facts'' box or 
enclosure. ``Sun alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective 
clothing, and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin 
cancer, and other harmful effects of the sun.'' Any variation of this 
statement will cause the product to be misbranded under section 502 of 
the act.
    (f) Products labeled for use only on specific small areas of the 
face (e.g., lips, nose, ears, and/or around eyes) and that meet the 
criteria established in Sec.  201.66(d)(10) of this chapter. The title, 
headings, subheadings, and information described in Sec.  201.66(c) of 
this chapter shall be printed in accordance with the following 
specifications:
    (1) The labeling shall meet the requirements of Sec.  201.66(c) of 
this chapter except that the title, headings, and information described 
in Sec.  201.66(c)(1), (c)(3), and (c)(7) may be omitted, and the 
headings, subheadings, and information described in Sec.  201.66(c)(2), 
(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) may be presented as follows:-
    (i) The active ingredients (Sec.  201.66(c)(2) of this chapter) 
shall be listed in alphabetical order.
    (ii) The heading and the indication required by Sec.  201.66(c)(4) 
of this chapter may be limited to: ``Use [in bold type] helps protect 
against sunburn.'' For a lip protectant product, the heading and the 
indication required by Sec.  201.66(c)(4) may be limited to: ``Use [in 
bold type] helps protect against sunburn and chapped lips.''
    (iii) The ``external use only'' warning in Sec.  201.66(c)(5)(i) of 
this chapter may be omitted.
    (iv) The subheadings in Sec.  201.66(c)(5)(iii) through (c)(5)(vii) 
of this chapter may be omitted, provided the information after the 
heading ``Warnings'' states: ``Keep out of eyes.'' and ``Stop use if 
skin rash occurs.''
    (v) The warning in Sec.  201.66(c)(5)(x) of this chapter may be 
limited to the following: ``Keep out of reach of children.''
    (vi) For a lip protectant product or lipstick, the warnings ``Keep 
out of eyes'' in Sec.  352.52(f)(1)(iv) and ``Keep out of reach of 
children'' in Sec.  352.52(f)(1)(v) and the directions in Sec.  
352.52(d) may be omitted.
    (2) The labeling shall be printed in accordance with the 
requirements of Sec.  201.66(d) of this chapter except that any 
requirements related to Sec.  201.66(c)(1), (c)(3), and (c)(7), and the 
horizontal barlines and hairlines described in Sec.  201.66(d)(8), may 
be omitted.

[64 FR 27687, May 21, 1999, as amended at 68 FR 33380, June 4, 2003]