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Sen. Schumer Asks FDA to Share Data On Possible Sunscreen Chemical-Cancer Link

The Washington Post (Jun 14 2010)

Sen. Schumer (D-NY) asked the FDA on Sunday to disclose findings about the possible connection between retinyl palmitate and skin cancer. According to Schumer, "With the recent reports suggesting a possible link between skin cancer and a common chemical found in sunscreens, the FDA must now act to protect consumers," particularly by evaluating the scientific data and providing recommendations.