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Ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) and sun protection factors - how they're measured for clothing and suntan cream.
FCDO travel advice for Palau. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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Identification of UV-filters used in sunscreens that need further investigation.
Product Safety Report for PTS Packers and Providers Pvt Surfaz-SN Triple Action Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Legacy resources to support summer safety and raise awareness of potential hazards posed by products at bargain prices produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.
Advice on the use of sunbeds for cosmetic tanning: how to minimise exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).
Product recall for Bostik Aluminium Solar Protector presenting a risk of injuries as the tin lid may pop off due to excess gassing created within the tin.
Photosensitivity reactions are known side effects of methotrexate treatment and can be severe. Patients should be advised to take precautions to protect their skin in the sun.
Product Recall for Sailtrek Life Jacket presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The Guidance on the Implementation of the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 is for local authority authorised officers to support enforcement.
Product Recall for SKCURE Children's Vest Style Buoyancy Aid presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The government's summary of an EU regulation about the use of certain UV filters in cosmetic products.
Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.
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