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Mon 07 Jul 2007EU filters out 'total protection', 'sunblock' from sun cream labelsA ban on the use of terms such as "sunblock" and "total protection" is being introduced by the European Commission as part of new restrictions on labels used in promoting sunscreen products.The new labels will also include a new UVA logo on sunscreen bottles and standardised terms ("low", "medium", "high" and "very high" protection) which must be included alongside the traditional SPF (sun protection factor indicators) in order to provide additional guidance for consumers.