Overview

• TGA recommended reformulating sunscreens containing homosalate, oxybenzone and benzophenone to meet higher safety standards for prolonged and frequent use.
• The safety review found homosalate and oxybenzone had lower margins of safety at the highest estimated exposure and noted potential endocrine-disruption concerns without conclusive human data.
• All sunscreens currently available in Australia remain safe with no warnings, bans or recalls in effect, the TGA affirmed.
• A public and industry consultation on safe concentration thresholds for the three ingredients runs until August 12 before final controls are set.
• Manufacturers, including Bondi Sands, Banana Boat and Cancer Council, are evaluating product reformulations in response to EU limits, domestic exposure modeling and Choice’s SPF testing findings.