US EditionBanana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens not ‘reef friendly,’ lawsuit claims
- The B.C. Conservation Foundation has challenged the Town of Lake Cowichan to create a bylaw banning harmful sunscreens, which the council agreed to explore.
- Councillor Aaron Frisby reported that local businesses generally support a potential ban on harmful sunscreens, stating, "everyone is very positive about such an action."
- Mayor Tim McGonigle emphasized the importance of legal research before implementing a bylaw to ensure its effectiveness and prevent legal challenges.
- Councillor Kristine Sandhu expressed concerns about enforcement due to a lack of bylaw officers on weekends and highlighted the importance of education regarding safe sunscreen options.
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Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens not ‘reef friendly,’ lawsuit claims
(KRON) -- The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said it filed a consumer protection lawsuit this week over a pair of popular sunscreens that were falsely advertised to Californians as "reef friendly." Edgewell, a manufacturing company for Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat sunscreen brands, used "reef friendly" or "reef safe" logos in its advertising, the suit states. "The marketing claim was spawned in 2020 after Hawaii banned two acti…
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