Amid SPF concerns, major Australian sunscreen brand Bondi Sands has announced to remove its products which were unidentified for using the same problematic base formulation from shelves.
According to the Consumer advocacy group Choice’s results, published in June, around 16 of 20 popular Australian sunscreen products failed to meet the SPF claim on their label.
Following this, 20 products with base formulation made by Perth-based manufacturer Wild Child Laboratories have sparked controversies.
After Bondi Sands announced to recall its products not using the same formulation, it became the first to do so. As per the details, the firm has recalled five batches of two mineral sunscreen products, citing potential concerns over their effectiveness.
However, Bondi Sands, in a statement, said they didn’t decide to recall the products due to Choice’s report. In the Choice’s testing, it was found that Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Zinc Mineral Body Lotion had an SPF of 26.
Bondi Sands Reply:
Reacting to recalling of products, Bondi Sands released a statement, saying the safety and quality of their products are a top priority.
The firm added that they are ready to work with their manufacturers to test and validate the efficacy of products.
It added that they are recalling the Zinc Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Face and Body Lotions due to potential product separation. The firm also mentioned that no other Bondi Sands products have been affected by this recall.
TGA’s Recall Notice:
Following the Choice’s report, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said that there is a possibility that impacted products can appear to have an uneven texture.
Furthermore, the TGA advised that this may affect the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating and overall performance of the sunscreens, leading to inadequate sun protection.
The TGA suggested consumers not use the Bondi Sands Zinc Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreens if they have purchased them. The TGA asked them to return the product to the place of purchase or contact info@bondisands.com.au to arrange the return of the product for a replacement or refund.
In the test, the TGA found Perth Manufacturer Wild Child Laboratories’ made base formulation may have an SPF as low as 4.
Sunscreens Recalled:
Here is the list of sunscreens that share Wild Child base formula for sunscreens which have been recalled.
1) Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen SPF50+
2) Aspect Sun’s SPF50+ Physical Sun Protection
3) Aspect Sun’s SPF50+ Tinted Physical Sun Protection
4) Aesthetics Rx’s Ultra Protection Sunscreen Cream
5) Beauti-FLTR’s Lustre Mineral SPF50+
6) McoBeauty’s SPF50+ Mineral Mattifying Sunscreen
7) Outside Beauty & Skincare Pty Ltd’s, SPF 50+ Mineral Primer
8) People4ocean’s SPF50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream — 10g and 45g
9) Salus’ SPF 50+ Daily Facial Sunscreen
Sunscreens Pulled From Shelves:
1) New Day Skin’s Good Vibes Sunscreen SPF50+
2) New Day Skin’s Happy Days Sunscreen SPF50+
3) Allganics’ Light Sunscreen SPF50+
4) Found My Skin’s SPF 50+ Tinted Face/Body Cream
5) Ethical Zinc’s Daily Wear Light Sunscreen
6) Ethical Zinc’s Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Dark)
7) Ethical Zinc’s Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Light)
8) Endota’s Mineral Protect SPF50 Sunscreen
9) We are Feel Good Inc’s Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+
10) GlindaWand’s The Fountain of Youth Environmental Defence Cream SPF50+
11) Naked Sundays’ Collagen Glow Mineral Sunscreen
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