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Comment by pseidemann

2 days ago

You seem to be unaware of the asymmetry of information and competence. This is why consumer protection exists.

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culi  2 days ago

What specific consumer protections are you referencing?

  • pseidemann  2 days ago

    The FDA's purpose is protection of the public health. Drug approval would be one specific example. The SCCS (EU) evaluating UV filter safety is another.

jliptzin  2 days ago

Existed*

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