New study reveals some popular Australian sunscreens are not meeting their sun protection claims
Published 12 June 2025, 9:45 am
A new study has found some of Australia's most popular sunscreens are failing to meet their sun protection claims. Independent testing by consumer group Choice has revealed a large proportion of sunscreens they tested did not have the advertised protection level. Several sunscreen manufacturers have disputed the findings.
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