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More SPF50 zinc sunscreens under the spotlight after preliminary testing shows lower protection
The ABC found 31 sunscreens using the same base formula. The sunscreens vary in price and marketing. (ABC News)
Preliminary testing by whistleblower Craig Jones on a zinc sunscreen showed the sunscreen provided SPF protection in the 20s, rather than the advertised 50.
The ABC has discovered 30 other brands of sunscreen are using the same formula produced by Australian zinc sunscreen manufacturer VeganicSKN.
The TGA told the ABC it is "concerned about preliminary data that may indicate a sunscreen does not meet its claimed SPF" and will consider whether to investigate and "take regulatory action as appropriate".
When Craig Jones decided to test his company's zinc sunscreen last year, he never imagined he'd end up throwing out more than one and a half tonnes of it.
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Recall: Cancer Council Clear Zinc Kids SPF50+ sunscreen
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As we head into a hot summer and Australians are stocking up on sunscreen, another product from a leading brand has been recalled.
Three batches of Cancer Council Sunscreen Clear Zinc Kids SPF50+ (110g) were recalled this week due to the potential for the product to become separated.The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says: “The product may appear to have an uneven texture and visible water separating out of the product. If this happens, the ingredients are no longer properly mixed.“If the product is separated, it will be more difficult to spread evenly on skin, and could reduce the overall performance of the product. This could affect the SPF of the sunscreen and may cause inadequate sun protection.”
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