Sunscreen protection claims set to face stricter tests

Key points

• Sunscreen brands could be required to keep testing products after they reach shelves, under proposed reforms to sun protection factor claims. The Therapeutic Goods Administration said it is progressing with the changes.
• The move follows testing by consumer group Choice in 2025, which found 16 of 20 sunscreens did not meet the SPF claims on their labels. Under the proposed rules, brands would need to test finished products, submit results before listing and keep testing afterwards.
• Choice's Andy Kelly said the changes would help protect consumer trust and called for test results to be made public.