Sun Protection Evaluation Program
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In 1989, with the encouragement of then Health and Welfare Canada, the Canadian Dermatology Association launched the Sun Protection Evaluation Program (SPEP) to recognize broad spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of 15 and higher. The minimum SPF was raised to 30 in September 2008. The key objective of this program is to help Canadians educate themselves about sun protection. Industry partnership remains very much a crucial part of this public education program today. Monies collected through this program's licence agreements, which permit manufacturers to bear the CDA logo and recognition statements on their primary and secondary sunscreen products and advertising, are invested into Canada-wide public education programs and activities. A variety of print and electronic educational materials which show Canadians of all ages and skin types how to be sun smart have also been created through this funding support and can be found in physician offices, public health units, community centres, daycares and kindergartens across the country. For more information about the various educational materials available for the public and healthcare professionals or the latest activities CDA is engaging in from coast to coast, click here. A copy of the latest 2009 Industry Annual General Report on CDA activities is also attached for your further reading. Program Requirements The Canadian Dermatology Association asks sunscreen manufacturers interested in carrying the CDA logo and recognition statement on their products to complete an application form for each product they wish this association to apply. The application form should be submitted complete with independent laboratory evidence that the primary or secondary sunscreen: |
SPEP Application Form (PDF)
Program Requirements Program Fees Recognition Statements | |
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SPEP continues to offer a win-win opportunity for both CDA and its Industry partners. Did you know in a recent omnibus survey of nearly 800 Canadians, 77% said that they would be more likely to select a sunscreen product bearing the CDA logo. | ||
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2009 Industry Annual General Report | ||
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As a sun safety education program, CDA will not consider any product that is marketed for tanning and insists that manufacturers take a proactive stance regarding protection against sun damage to the skin. CDA also asks that labelling and advertising materials be submitted at the time of the application and that it be kept up to date with any new labelling or campaign advertising materials during the term of the licence agreement. Depending on the content material, the latter may permit a further recognition statement from the CDA to be used. Program Fees The SPEP application fee is $1,000 plus GST/HST. Applicants approved under SPEP will be issued a three-year licence agreement. The associated licence fee is payable in three equal installments - the first installment upon signing the agreement and the second and third installments on the first and second anniversaries of the agreement. Funds generated by this program are placed in a restricted account to sponsor CDA's Sun Awareness Program and its Skin Cancer Screening Program. |
Recognition Statements Sunscreens that have been approved under SPEP can display the Canadian Dermatology Association’s logo and the applicable statement on their product labelling and packaging, and advertising materials. The full statement for use in print media or electronic media which must be used in association with the CDA Logo:
The short statement for use with primary sunscreen products which must be used in association with the CDA logo:
The short statement for use with secondary sunscreen products which must be used in association with the CDA logo:
Where space is limited, a shorter version may be used. | |
