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2026-09-11 · Notice · Federal Register document 2026-18551

Amending Over-the-Counter Monograph M020: Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use, and Related Information; Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) and Trolamine Salicylate

Official abstract: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability on its website of the final administrative order (final order) (OTC000008-1) titled "Amending Over-the-Counter Monograph M020: Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use, and Related Information; Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) and Trolamine Salicylate." This final order amends "Over-the-Counter Monograph M020: Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use" (Over- the-Counter (OTC) Monograph M020) to remove PABA and trolamine salicylate as sunscreen active ingredients. A sunscreen drug product containing PABA or trolamine salicylate is not generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE).