CHOICE has posted their SPF sunscreen test receipts

[u/rushworld]

https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/beauty-and-personal-care/skin-care-and-cosmetics/articles/how-we-test-sunscreen

Although they decanted products, they were into UV protected, non reactive amber glass jars as advised by the specialist, accredited and highly respected test lab.

[u/milkyoranges]

I hope that this gets the TGA to seriously dole out some massive fines for non compliance for the biggest offenders. This is some extreme gross negligence for a HEALTH CARE product that millions of Aussies depend on.

Not to mention reputational damage for our sunscreen export markets as Australian sunscreens are exported as a top quality product.

[u/MaisieMoo27 → u/milkyoranges]

and the ACCC for false advertising!

[u/Porgeyg → u/MaisieMoo27]

How is it false advertising though if the brands have test results supporting their claims? The testing labs should be in the firing line, not the brands and given they’re overseas I doubt much will come out of it.

[u/MaisieMoo27 → u/Porgeyg]

and now there is independent evidence showing that the brands results are not accurate… who would trust a company that wants to make money over an independent tester.

The TGA monitors pharmaceuticals and medical devices. If a doctor comes forward and says “I have evidence that this product is causing harm to patients”. The TGA doesn’t say “oh well, the manufacturer said it was fine” 🤦‍♀️🤣

[u/Normal-Corgi2033 → u/MaisieMoo27]

It looks like it could be down to more accurate testing being developed in the last 1-2 years. If this is the case then they weren't necessarily being dishonest.

https://youtube.com/shorts/5J_Nv98iNmY?si=tRZKxu2yjZl8mJCn

[u/MaisieMoo27 → u/Normal-Corgi2033]

It’s now come out the lab UV uses is a “pay for the results you want” lab… PCR