00:00Australia's high skin cancer rates mean sunscreen is crucial under the unforgiving Australian sun.
00:11Consumer Group Choice tested 20 popular sunscreens labelled as SPF 50
00:17and says 16 didn't meet the protection promised on the label.
00:21Australia has a reputation for having the best sunscreens in the world
00:25and to come back with this kind of result is alarming and disappointing.
00:31But Choice says Australians shouldn't panic about their sunscreens not working.
00:36I should emphasise that it doesn't mean that you throw away your sunscreen.
00:39Any sunscreen is better than no sunscreen.
00:43The worst performer was also the most expensive, an ultraviolet product which returned an SPF of just 4.
00:49The company disputes that and says its own testing shows an SPF of above 60.
00:54Several others had SPF ratings in the 20s including 2 sold by the Cancer Council.
00:59Products by Bondi Sands and Banana Boat had an SPF of around 30.
01:04While Nivea and Coles creams were among those in the 40s.
01:07Only 4 sunscreens came in over 50.
01:10Consumers should be able to feel confident that the protection that's promised on the bottle that they're buying is what they're using.
01:17And I think when you're seeing 16 instances of that not being the case from our testing, it definitely raises questions.
01:23The Melanoma Institute says Australians must not give up on sunscreen.
01:28An SPF 60 is not twice as good as an SPF 30.
01:32An SPF 30 will let through 3% of the sun's rays, whereas an SPF 50 will let through 2% of the sun's rays.
01:41Dr Martin says not putting enough sunscreen on is a bigger problem.
01:46We know that most people apply less than a quarter of the amount of sunscreen which is used in testing.
01:51There are now calls for further testing by the brands and the regulator.
01:55I wouldn't say it's a panic situation.
01:57I think it's just a matter of making sure corrective action is taken.
02:02All the brands tested have rejected the findings and say they have test results showing their products are compliant.
02:08Choice now wants the Therapeutic Goods Administration which regulates sunscreens to do its own testing.
02:14In a statement to the ABC, the TGA said SPF test results can vary between labs, but it is investigating the findings and will take regulatory action as required.
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