US EditionSunscreen Brand Ultra Violette Pulls Popular Product Off Shelf After SPF Testing
Ultra Violette recalled its Lean Screen sunscreen after tests showed SPF ratings ranged from 4 to 64, raising safety concerns amid Australia's high skin cancer rates.
- Today Ultra Violette announced it is withdrawing Lean Screen SPF 50+ Mattifying Zinc Skinscreen after tests showed it couldn't guarantee SPF 50+, offering refunds and vouchers for all purchases.
- Consumer group Choice's June 12, 2025 findings prompted Ultra Violette to dispute results showing 16 of 20 sunscreens failed, with Lean Screen returning an SPF of 4.
- Across eight tests, Lean Screen returned SPF results from 4 to 64, and co-founders Rebecca Jefferd and Ava Matthews stated, `It remains the basis for every decision we make, which is why when you heard from us last, we made a commitment to you that we would continue to investigate a concerning discrepancy in SPF testing results of our Lean Screen`.
- The Therapeutic Goods Administration said its investigation is ongoing and reviewing SPF testing, while Ultra Violette will cease using the third‑party manufacturer and increase testing frequency to every 18 months using multiple independent labs.
- Observers say the recall may trigger wider scrutiny of 'skinscreen' products, with Choice CEO Ashley de Silva warning it highlights regulatory issues and urging the Therapeutic Goods Administration to update its probe.
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