"However a mandatory sunscreen standard would mean sunscreen sold here would meet reliable world standards say the Cancer Society," she said. This will reassure New Zealanders that standards for sunscreen meet the same requirements as medicines. The Cancer Society are pleased that a recent Consumer NZ test on their Cancer Society Everyday SPF50+ product met SPF and broad-spectrum label claims. A further three sunscreens failed to meet their SPF claims but met their broad-spectrum claims. Le Tan Coconut Lotion and Ecosol Water Shield Sunscreen met neither the SPF nor broad-spectrum claim made on their label.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 06, 2020 19:28 UTC