04.24.17
Bayer, the maker of Coppertone, has announced it commissioned an independent "assurance assessment," designed to provide consumers with greater confidence when choosing sunscreen.
The tests were conducted by AccountAbility, a consulting and standards firm. Testing included an independent assurance assessment of Bayer's internal processes, systems, controls and performance guidelines for the labeling accuracy of 10 of its top-selling Coppertone products in the United States.
The report available to the public -- and this level of transparency is a sun care industry first. To read the full report, click here.
Michael Tune, vice president, Personal Care Development Center, Coppertone, comments, "Consumers are receiving information about sun protection from a variety of often contradictory sources, which is causing confusion. They want assurance that product performance claims are based on legitimate scientific testing. As a leader in the U.S. sun care industry, we wanted to utilize our long-standing leadership to meet the changing expectations of consumers by voluntarily conducting - and sharing - this independent assurance assessment."
Tests & Results
Bayer gave AccountAbility access to the facilities, records and people necessary to conduct its assessment, including:
The independent assurance assessment concluded that the Bayer's products comply with internal and all applicable external guidelines to ensure the labeling accuracy of Coppertone products, accurately test and implement quality assurance procedures, and are found to comply with quality, safety and efficacy requirements.
More Details
Coppertone's exhaustive Safety and Efficacy testing program is based on science and clinically relevant data; FDA requirements; and numerous global standards for SPF and UVA protection.
In addition, the company continually invests in comprehensive testing programs that go beyond what is required by the FDA, such as real-world use studies involving outdoor recreational activity including swimming in a pool. Plus, independent investigators, dermatologists, pediatricians and scientists are often called upon to evaluate safety and efficacy of Coppertone's SPF and broad spectrum products.
The tests were conducted by AccountAbility, a consulting and standards firm. Testing included an independent assurance assessment of Bayer's internal processes, systems, controls and performance guidelines for the labeling accuracy of 10 of its top-selling Coppertone products in the United States.
The report available to the public -- and this level of transparency is a sun care industry first. To read the full report, click here.
Michael Tune, vice president, Personal Care Development Center, Coppertone, comments, "Consumers are receiving information about sun protection from a variety of often contradictory sources, which is causing confusion. They want assurance that product performance claims are based on legitimate scientific testing. As a leader in the U.S. sun care industry, we wanted to utilize our long-standing leadership to meet the changing expectations of consumers by voluntarily conducting - and sharing - this independent assurance assessment."
Tests & Results
Bayer gave AccountAbility access to the facilities, records and people necessary to conduct its assessment, including:
- Processes, systems, controls, performance data, principles and internal guidelines
- Testing and performance guidelines developed and enforced in accordance with U.S. regulations
- Quality assurance processes and systems developed and enforced for packaging and labeling
- Bayer's processes, controls and performance guidelines used to manage their suppliers
- 10 different products, including lotions, sprays, sticks and its new "Whipped" sunscreens
The independent assurance assessment concluded that the Bayer's products comply with internal and all applicable external guidelines to ensure the labeling accuracy of Coppertone products, accurately test and implement quality assurance procedures, and are found to comply with quality, safety and efficacy requirements.
More Details
Coppertone's exhaustive Safety and Efficacy testing program is based on science and clinically relevant data; FDA requirements; and numerous global standards for SPF and UVA protection.
In addition, the company continually invests in comprehensive testing programs that go beyond what is required by the FDA, such as real-world use studies involving outdoor recreational activity including swimming in a pool. Plus, independent investigators, dermatologists, pediatricians and scientists are often called upon to evaluate safety and efficacy of Coppertone's SPF and broad spectrum products.
