Consumer Council Finds Over 80% of Sunscreens Tested Fall Short of Labelled SPF and UVA Protection Claims
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Summary
The Consumer Council tested 30 sunscreen models and found that over 80% performed below their labelled efficacy. 4 models had measured SPF below SPF15, including 2 labelled as SPF50+. Out of 23 models using the PA system for UVA protection, only 7 met their labelled UVA Protection Factor. The findings indicate that underperforming sunscreens increase risks of skin darkening, sunburn, and even skin cancer, raising concerns about product labeling accuracy and consumer safety.
Key quotes
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The measured sunscreen efficacy of 4 models were below SPF15, of which 2 were sunscreen products with very high protection i.e. labelled with SPF50+
Among the 23 models using the 'PA System' which is commonly adopted by Asian countries to denote the UVA protection efficacy, only 7 were measured with an UVA Protection Factor
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