Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal

BBC News - World Public HealthNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete March 26, 2026 at 06:45 AM

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Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the sunscreen regulator, is proposing new rules for the industry following a recent scandal. Last year, a consumer advocacy group found that many Australian sunscreens did not provide the SPF protection claimed, sparking public concern in a country with high skin cancer rates. The proposed reforms aim to improve the reliability and transparency of SPF testing, increase oversight of testing labs, and simplify sunscreen labeling. The TGA plans to review the quality and efficacy of sunscreen ingredients and formulas, particularly for cosmetic sunscreens with high SPF claims. The goal is to restore consumer trust in sunscreen products and ensure adequate protection from the Australian sun, where approximately 2,000 people die annually from skin cancer.

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In one instance, a product by Ultra Violette claimed to have an SPF rating of 50+, but testing showed it had an SPF of four.

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The TGA has announced plans to make sunscreen labelling simpler and introduce more oversight at testing labs.

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About 2,000 people die from skin cancer and melanoma every year in Australia.

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Australia's sunscreen regulator has proposed sweeping reforms to the industry after a recent scandal.

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Many Australian sunscreens were not providing the protection they claimed to, sparking public outrage.

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Sydney 30% Australian Broadcasting Corporation 40% Andy Kelly 50% Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) ×270% Choice ×375% Australia ×690%

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sunscreen regulation 90% skin cancer 80% spf claims 70% product testing 60% sun protection factor (spf) 60% therapeutic goods administration (tga) 50% consumer trust 50% labelling 40%

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