Headed for its second reading in the Florida House after its counterpart passed the Senate on 29 January, HB 113 would expressly preempt local regulation of OTC drugs and cosmetics. According to House analysis documents, “This nullifies the current City of Key West ordinance” banning the sale of sunscreens containing reputed coral-killing UV filters.
Proposed legislation progressing in Florida would bar local governments from taking action against OTC drug or cosmetic products that conflicts with state or federal law.
Specifically, the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act would be amended to read, “Notwithstanding any other law or local ordinance or...