The Food and Drug Administration

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Sunscreen changes

For the first time in 20 years, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient known as BEMT. Experts say it’s a safer option than many of the chemical additives currently used in the US.

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🚬 The FDA will allow Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes. Scientists generally agree the pouches are a safer option for smokers, but critics worry about their appeal to young people, Axios' Caitlin Owens first reported.

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FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A panel of federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to several peptides popular with wellness influencers and celebrities, despite warnings from government scientists that the chemicals haven’t been shown to be safe or effective.

https://apnews.com/article/peptides-fda-rfk-kennedy-bpc157-tb500-7267d0fad0110e7c2ed301d03cf5f0c2?