Our mission is to preserve and enhance Australia’s global leadership in sunscreen safety and efficacy by working in partnership with government, unions, industry, health experts, and community organisations.
Championing a $500M Industry Built on Integrity
We represent Australia’s $500 million sunscreen and SPF cosmetics industry — advocating for best practices that prioritise consumer safety, local manufacturing, and ethical marketing.
Driving National Collaboration for Sun Safety
We work hand-in-hand with government, unions, health professionals, and industry stakeholders to advance Australia’s leadership in photoprotection and ensure safe sun care for all.
Setting the Benchmark: Trusted, Transparent Standards
We lead the development of robust, evidence-backed manufacturing and testing protocols so that Australian-made sunscreens meet and exceed the highest global expectations.
Expert Scientific Committee
Dr. Yousuf Mohammed
Dr Yousuf Mohammed is a global leader in topical and transdermal drug delivery. He leads multiple U.S. FDA-funded projects that shape regulatory guidelines for topical and semisolid products. Read more.
Dr. Alan Jones
Dr Alan Jones is a pioneer in workplace sun protection and early detection, He founded Chermside Medical Centre and later led Skin Patrol, which has performed over 250,000 on-site skin cancer screenings. Read more.
Dr. Denis Dudley
Dr Denis Dudley is a triple-board-certified OB-GYN (Canada, UK, USA) and a global authority on Paediatric and Maternal Sunscreen Safety. He has spent 30 years researching the impact of chemical UV filters on pregnant women and children. Read more.
Dr. Russell Hills
Dr Russell Hills is a dual-qualified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon with over 25 years of experience treating complex skin cancers. He is one of Australia’s leading specialists in Mohs micrographic surgery.
Dr Abhinandan “Rocky” Chowdhury
BSc (Biotechnology, AU) | MSc (Analytical Bioscience, UK) | PhD (Toxicology, AU) Trained in biotechnology, analytical bioscience and toxicology, Dr Rocky Chowdhury specialises in hazard identification and exposure-based risk assessment for topical products. Read more.
Dr. Craig Downs
Dr Craig Downs is one of the world’s leading forensic ecotoxicologists. As Executive Director of Haereticus Environmental Laboratory, Dr. Downs led the scientific investigations that underpinned Hawaii’s landmark reef-safe sunscreen laws. Read more.
Taking care of your sunscreen
Expert Scientific
Committees
Independent dermatology, toxicology and ecotoxicology specialists continuously align ASC standards with the latest Australian and international regulatory science.
Support of Established
Charities & Clinicians
In partnership with Danger Sun Overhead and Skin Patrol, we channel industry resources into evidence-based sun-safety education, skin checks and melanoma-prevention programs.
Industry
Professionals
ASC unites manufacturers, clinicians, brand owners, regulators and other organisations to embed Australia’s strict sunscreen safety and labelling requirements across the sector.
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