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US FDA Approves Bemotrizinol as New Sunscreen Active Ingredient

In a landmark move for the U.S. sunscreen industry, the FDA has approved Bemotrizinol (Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine) for inclusion in the over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen monograph as a permitted active ingredient. Announced on June 9, 2026, this is the first new active ingredient added to the monograph in more than two decades, reflecting ongoing efforts to modernize the U.S. sunscreen regulatory system. The final order takes effect on August 9, 2026.

Minnesota Announced Second Extension of PFAS Products Reporting Deadline to September 15, 2026

On April 15, 2026, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced a second extension of the initial PFAS products reporting deadline, moving it from July 1, 2026 to September 15, 2026. Upon completion of the initial report, subsequent annual reports are due each February 1. Manufacturers unable to meet the deadline may apply for a single 90-day extension (to December 14, 2026).