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Does my sunscreen actually work? Here’s what’s behind the latest SPF concerns

It’s been a tough time for sunscreens recently. Earlier this year, testing on behalf of consumer organisation Choice found several sunscreens were not delivering the sun protection you’d expect. One product claimed a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50+, but when tested had an SPF as low as 4.

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Australia pulls dozens of sunscreen brands from shelves as SPF scandal deepens

Regulator questions SPF tests conducted by American lab

The Independent UK

Base formulation may be linked to 21 sunscreens falling short of SPF claims, drug regulator finds

TGA investigation also finds some testing laboratories may be more reliable than others

The Guardian - AU

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All suds, no substance: some laundry detergent sheets no better than water for stain removal, Choice study finds

Omo continues to clean up at top of Choice rankings while Aldi products deliver mixed results – but experts say no detergent makes up for a bad washing machine

The Guardian - AU

The RBA wants to ban debit and credit card surcharges. Banks are fighting back

Banks say the RBA and government are not telling consumers about the true cost of the changes, including higher fees and weakened loyalty programs

The Guardian - AU

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

The federal government is looking at ways to ensure consumers get more bang for their buck at the checkout, with a crackdown on "shrinkflation" on the cards.

AAP

Australian cosmetics company Naked Sundays pauses sunscreen sales to test accuracy of SPF rating

SPF50+ Collagen Glow Mineral Sunscreen stocked at leading beauty retailer Mecca, which confirms with brand that no other products affected

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Naked Sundays Pauses Sale Of Sunscreen Amid Ultra Violette’s Recall On Lean Screen

The fall-out from Choice’s investigation into popular SPF 50+ sunscreens continues

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Aussie sunscreen product rubbed out after testing fail

AAP

Peter Dutton rules out return to politics in rare public appearance – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Ultra Violette Pulls Popular Sunscreen As New Testing Reveals Inconsistent Protection

The sunscreen saga continues....

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Ultra Violette pulls Lean Screen sunscreen from shelves as new tests find ‘inconsistent’ SPF protection

Company had initially challenged a Choice investigation that questioned SPF claims

The Guardian - AU

Is Coffee the Next Cattle Market?

After percolating for a few weeks, the coffee market has boiled over as of late, making it a good candidate to be the next cattle market.

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3 Butchers Reveal the One Secret to Picking the Perfect Steak

For steak lovers, nothing compares to the satisfaction of choosing the right cut and cooking it to perfection. Yet many shoppers feel overwhelmed standing at the meat counter, unsure of what truly makes a steak great. While marketing labels can be confusing, butchers know the insider tips that separate a…

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Australia is suddenly flush with forest-friendly recycled toilet paper firms: what’s the state of ply?

What are the ethical and environmental options? Here’s how your choice can make a difference

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines launches ticket sales for flights with assigned seating in major policy U-turn

All Southwest tickets purchased for travel starting January 27, 2026, will feature assigned seating

The Guardian - AU

Can I trust my sunscreen? Choice test results have created uncertainty over SPF claims and lab testing process

With Australia having one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, the consumer advocate group’s report left many worried and wondering about the brands they use

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Australia’s Top Sunscreen Brands May Need To Change Their Formulas Following A Review

Sunscreen manufacturers in the country may soon need to reformulate their products to add safeguards regarding two active ingredients.

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Banana Boat & Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreens Sued By ACCC For Alleged Greenwashing

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accused Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic of greenwashing in its products.

The Guardian - AU

Consumer regulator claims owner of Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat misled consumers but company stands by products

The Guardian - AU

‘We don’t want to go’: Australian couple told to pay $3,500 to postpone flights amid Middle East volatility

Experts say consumers are unlikely to have any legal rights to defer flights unless the airline’s fine print allows it

The Conversation

Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it

It’s quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals – the “slop” in the Aussie mantra of “Slip! Slop! Slap!” – can no longer be trusted.

The Guardian - AU

Latest Choice survey reveals Australia’s grocery price divide at major supermarkets

Consumer group’s quarterly report examined the costs of 14 common items at 104 stores from four supermarket chains

AAP

Pricier supermarkets sour on grocery cost survey

A consumer group has measured the cost of a basket of groceries nationwide but two supermarkets are pushing back against the findings.

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Australia’s Sunscreen Saga Continues As CHOICE Doubles Down On Test Results

CHOICE has doubled down on its recent sunscreen testing, which found only four out of 20 popular sunscreens met their label claim of SPF50.

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