File photo/GettyA consumer watchdog is calling for better regulation of sunscreens after 10 brands failed to live up to efficacy claims. Consumer NZ says its latest test of sunscreens highlights how classifying sunscreens as cosmetics is not protecting consumers and needs to change. Consumer's tests also found six other products, including big brands, didn't meet the SPF claimed on the label. Chetwin said the sunscreens still provide high protection but not the very high protection indicated by the SPF50+ label claim. Another concern was that sunscreens could be sold in New Zealand without being tested because the sunscreen standard was voluntary.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 30, 2017 19:52 UTC