Press Release: August 10, 2022

HONOLULU – August 10, 2022 – The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to all FDA-approved sunscreens as an important part of sun safe practices. The PASS Coalition applauds the National Academy of Science’s objective and rigorous process and review of scientific research regarding the impact of […]

PASS Coalition FDA Proposed Order Comments November 2021

On behalf of the Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition, I write to submit comments in response to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “Proposed Order (OTC000008): Amending Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph M020: Sunscreen Drug Products for OTC Human Use.” This proposed order would amend and revise the deemed final administrative order concerning nonprescription sunscreen drug products […]

May 1, 2020 – PASS – Melanoma Awareness Month Press Release 2020

Sunscreen is a Critical Tool in the Fight Against Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers For Immediate Release: May 1, 2020Contact: Ethan Jorgensen-Earp, ethan.jorgensen-earp@hklaw.com As we enter into Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month and kick off the summer holiday, the Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition, an alliance of public health organizations, physician groups, sunscreen […]

March 27, 2020 – OTC Monograph Reform Passage Press Release

Congress Passes Important Legislation to Help Speed New Sunscreens to Market in Coronavirus Package For Immediate Release: March 27, 2020Contact: Ethan Jorgensen-Earp, ethan.jorgensen-earp@hklaw.com The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition, an alliance of public health organizations, physician groups, sunscreen manufacturers and concerned citizens, applauds Congress for including and passing the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and […]

March 26, 2020 – PASS Coalition Letter to Governor DeSantis Re SB172

March 26, 2020 The Honorable Ron DeSantisGovernor, State of FloridaThe Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 Re: Support for Florida Senate Bill 172 Dear Governor DeSantis: On behalf of the Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition, a multi-stakeholder coalition composed of public health groups, dermatologists, sunscreen manufacturers, and leading advocates for skin cancer […]

OTC Monograph Reform Passage Press Release

“ Congress Passes Important Legislation to Help Speed New Sunscreens to Market in Coronavirus Package For Immediate Release: March 27, 2020Contact: Ethan Jorgensen-Earp, ethan.jorgensen-earp@hklaw.com The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition, an alliance of public health organizations, physician groups, sunscreen manufacturers and concerned citizens, applauds Congress for including and passing the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and […]