Aussie sunscreen product rubbed out after testing fail
A popular Australian sunscreen brand, after revealing that tests could not provide consistent protection, withdrew one of its products.
Ultra Violette, the consumer agency option tested a number of sunscreen and discovered the lean screen of the brand 50+ Mattifing Zinc Leather received the lowest SPF.
The company discussed Choice’s test methodology and its consequences, saying that it has followed the therapeutic goods administration guides and did not arbitrary a SPF 50+ label arbitrarily.
However, on Friday, Ultra Violette revealed that independent laboratory tests emerged after the emergence of election debates, and “important atypical variability” in SPF protection.
In the eight tests, the product returned to 4, 10, 21, 26, 33, 60, 61 and 64 SPF rating when it should be over 50.
“It wasn’t good enough for us and it’s not good enough for you.” He said.
The brand decided to put the product into force immediately, customers were able to request refund and product coupons.
“We are very sorry that one of our products is under the standards that we are proud of ourselves and you have come to wait for us.” He said.
The lean screen was created by a third -party manufacturer where the company will not be used for a long time.
Ultra Violette said that it would work with a new test facilities network by applying at least two independent laboratories tests before the release of a new product and increasing re -testing every 18 months.
“Trust was built over time and rebuilt, and we know that we have jobs to do.” He said.
Ultra Violette continued additional tests on other products and trusted the rest of the line.
Election General Manager Ashley de Silva said that the withdrawal of Ultra Violette’s product is how the sunscreen is organized in Australia and that it was a “open problem” about tested.
“Without Choice’s investigation, Ultra Violette’s lean screen would still be on the shelves, although it could not provide it close to the amount of sun protection it claims.” He said.
Earlier this year, the election research was tested at the Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen 50+, Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry Touch Lotion SPF 50+ and Bondi SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Body Lotion was tested at 26.
Mr. de Silva called on the therapeutic Mandelor Administration to make an update about more than one brand’s investigation into SPF rating failures.
“Ultra Violette’s product may not be the only affected product, and consumers deserve to know whether they can continue to rely on SPF claims in Australia.” He said.
