On 4 May 2026, Therapeutic Goods Administration updated consumer guidance regarding sunscreen SPF testing and ongoing investigations into sunscreen products marketed in Australia. The TGA emphasised the continued importance of sunscreen use for protection against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation and provided updated information on sunscreen regulation, SPF testing standards, and regulatory actions associated with products that may not meet labelled SPF claims. According to the TGA, sunscreens with a primary purpose of UV protection are regulated as therapeutic goods in Australia. The agency explained that SPF values indicate how much longer sunscreen users may be protected from sunburn compared to unprotected skin. The TGA noted that SPF 30 sunscreens filter approximately 97% of UVB rays, while SPF 50 products filter around 98%, and clarified that no sunscreen completely blocks UV radiation. The update also referenced SPF testing conducted by consumer advocacy group CHOICE in June 2025, which assessed 20 sunscreen products labelled SPF 50 or SPF 50+.
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