Independent analysis by a trusted consumer advocacy group has found that several of Australia's most popular, and expensive, sunscreens are not providing the protection they claim to, kicking off a national scandal.

[–] Lyrl@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

And the lab issuing the fake results is based in the US :(

...a single US-based laboratory had certified at least half of the products that had failed Choice's testing, and that this facility routinely recorded high test results. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-04/questions-over-lab-that-tested-sunscreen-spf-claims/105458458

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 5 points 6 months ago

And the lab issuing the fake results is based in the US :(

Of course it is. :(

[–] MDCCCLV@lemmy.ca 1 points 6 months ago

The metal oxide kind was fine but had some non effectiveness issues about damaging marine coral. The other kinds are less reliable.