Base formulation may be linked to 21 sunscreens falling short of SPF claims, drug regulator finds
TGA investigation also finds some testing laboratories may be more reliable than others
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The same base formulation has been identified in 21 sunscreens that Australia's medicines regulator has warned are unlikely to have a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of more than 21, with some products as low as SPF 4.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on Tuesday identified sunscreens sold by 17 different companies using a base formulation made by manufacturer Wild Child Laboratories as likely to fall far short of their sun protection factor claims.
Aspect Sun SPF50+ Physical Sun Protection
Aspect Sun SPF50+ Tinted Physical Sun Protection
Aesthetics Rx Ultra Protection Sunscreen Cream
New Day Skin Good Vibes Sunscreen SPF50+
New Day Skin Happy Days Sunscreen SPF50+
Allganics Light Sunscreen SPF50+
Beauti-FLTR Lustre Mineral SPF50+
Found My Skin SPF 50+ Tinted Face/Body Cream
Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Light Sunscreen
Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Dark)
Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Light)
Endota Mineral Protect SPF50 Sunscreen
We are Feel Good Inc Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+
GlindaWand The Fountain of Youth Environmental Defence Cream SPF50+
Ultra Violette Velvet Screen SPF50 (product export only - not available in Australia)
People4Ocean SPF 50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream
McoBeauty SPF50+ Mineral Mattifying Sunscreen
Naked Sundays Collagen Glow Mineral Sunscreen
Outside Beauty & Skincare SPF 50+ Mineral Primer
Salus SPF50+ Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum
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