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Some ‘SPF 50+’ Sunscreens May Be as Weak as SPF 4, Tests Find : ScienceAlert

Some ‘SPF 50+’ Sunscreens May Be as Weak as SPF 4, Tests Find : ScienceAlert

It’s been a tough time for sunscreens recently. Earlier this year, testing on behalf of consumer organisation Choice found several sunscreens were not delivering the sun protection you’d expect. One product claimed a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50+, but when tested had an SPF as low as 4. This triggered a series of events. Some sunscreen manufacturers paused or …

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Australia Expands Sunscreen Recalls Over False SPF Claims – The New York Times

Australia Expands Sunscreen Recalls Over False SPF Claims  The New York Times Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves  BBC Whistleblowers allege questionable practices at sunscreen testing lab  Australian Broadcasting Corporation Base formulation may be linked to 21 sunscreens falling short of SPF claims, drug regulator finds  The Guardian Australia pulls dozens of sunscreen brands from shelves as SPF scandal deepens  The …

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