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From: Shelley Cranshaw
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2022 9:40 PM
To: Council Testimony ,Z o _c,�
Subject: Please Support Bill 167 m Ctati "
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Dear Council Members:
I am writing in support of Bill 167 to allow only mineral sunscreen (ZnclOxide
and Titanium Dioxide) to be used on Hawaii Island.
The reasons I support this bill are:
. Safer for people. The FDA proposes only non-nano Zinc Oxide and
Titanium dioxide are to be considered safe in humans. All other
chemical sunscreen active ingredients are considered NOT Generally
Recognized As Safe And Effective (Not GRASE) by the FDA.
. Safer for coral and marine life. Only non-nano Zinc Oxide and Titanium
dioxide have been proven generally safe for corals in laboratory studies.
Many components of chemical sunscreens have either been proven
harmful to corals and other marine life in the lab, or are suspected of
being harmful, and have not been well-studied.
. The argument that we must protect ourselves with chemical sunscreens
to avoid skin cancer is not the only option. The best option--for us, our
children, and our reef life--is to wear protective clothing and use mineral
sunscreens.
What you do matters, as an example for others around the world.
Please vote in favor of Bill 167.
Mahalo Nui Loa, --Iii 25q
ShelleyCranshaw Comm. No
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