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Published June 14, 2011, 02:28 PM

SUNSCREENS: New rules intended to reduce consumer confusion

Starting next summer, if sunscreens don't protect against both ultraviolet B rays and ultraviolet A rays, or the sun protection factor is below 15, then they have to carry a warning: "This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging."

By: Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer

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