Reliable sunscreen testing continues to be a burning issue for Kiwis
Reliable sunscreen testing continues to be a burning issue for Kiwis
7 December 2020
Consumer New Zealand says five out of 10 sunscreen products it checked -- didn't provide the advertised protection.
Banana Boat, Natural Instinct and Sukin all sell products that didn't achieve the SPF on their labels.
But Consumer Healthcare Product's Scott Milne says he believes the department uses different testing methods from manufacturers.
He says he believes it's time to rethink the standards ... and the methodology behind the tests.
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