Overview

• Ultra Violette said eight independent lab tests on Lean Screen produced SPF values of 4, 10, 21, 26, 33, 60, 61 and 64, undermining the SPF 50+ claim.
• The product is being withdrawn immediately, with the company apologising, advising customers to stop using it, and offering refunds and vouchers regardless of where it was purchased.
• The company said the issue is confined to Lean Screen, which was made by a third‑party manufacturer, and it has ended that supplier relationship.
• Ultra Violette committed to testing every new product at a minimum of two independent labs and to retesting market samples every 18 months.
• The TGA’s investigation into CHOICE’s broader findings continues, with the regulator reviewing SPF testing requirements as CHOICE calls for an urgent update.