Peak Industry Body for Australian Sunscreen

Homosalate found at potentially harmful levels in more than 50% of Queensland children, as the TGA has already concluded it is no longer low risk at the currently permitted concentration.

A new peer-reviewed study has identified 4-MBC, a sunscreen UV filter already banned in major overseas markets, as one of several environmental pollutants associated with higher fasting blood glucose in healthy adults.

The Australian Sunscreen Council’s complaint about Woolworths Kids SPF50+ sunscreen has drawn reporting from Inside FMCG and Retail World, and enquiries from Nine News, the Australian Financial Review and the Courier Mail. ASC says parents deserve clear evidence when a sunscreen marketed for children contains 4-MBC, a UV filter subject to bans, restrictions, removals or non-approval across 78 nations and overseas territories.

Environmental health scientist Dr Laura Vandenberg says concerns about chemical sunscreen ingredients should not be dismissed. The Australian Sunscreen Council calls for safer, evidence-led sunscreen regulation.

Australian Sunscreen Council member Joseph Mizikovsky attended a reception hosted by the U.S. Consul General in honour of Registrar Corp’s Chief Revenue Officer, Tim Rourk, engaging with key industry leaders on regulatory alignment, compliance, and international market access.