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Sunscreen wars: Breaking down the furore Choice created over SPF brands
AUSTRALIA, JUN 17 – Choice tested 20 Australian sunscreens and found only four met their SPF claims, raising questions about testing consistency and regulatory oversight, the Therapeutic Goods Administration is investigating.
- Consumer group Choice tested the SPF of 20 popular Australian sunscreens last week and found 16 did not meet their advertised protection levels.
- Choice followed Australian standards testing on 10 participants but experts note many variables cause inconsistency and the TGA oversees approval, not Choice.
- Ultra Violette, a premium Australian sunscreen brand, disputed the results with an eight-minute video detailing their own testing and commitment to product quality.
- A recent retest of Ultra Violette's product gave an SPF of 61.7 above the 50+ threshold, though this retest had only three validated participants.
- The Therapeutic Goods Administration is investigating Choice’s claims and may take regulatory action, while experts stress sunscreen should be properly used and is not sole protection.
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