EDGEWELL Personal Care, the manufactures of Banana Boat aerosol sunscreens, has strongly refuted claims by Bannister Law that the products do not meet SPF50+ claims (PD yesterday).
The law firm is investigating a class action over the issue, saying it had commissioned Eurofins Dermatest to evaluate Banana Boat sunscreens, with seven items claimed to have failed the test.
Edgewell said "we disagree and question the anomalous SPF results provided by Dermatest...these results are entirely inconsistent with the testing we have conducted at Edgewell's reputable labs in accordance with the Australian mandatory standard as regulated by the TGA.
"All Banana Boat products meet the SPF claim as labelled on pack," the company added.
Edgwell also noted recent testing undertaken by the TGA which included Banana Boat Ultra Very High Protection Clear Spray SPF50+ Sunscreen.
"All products tested contained the correct levels of active ingredients as specified on their labelling and complied with the Australian regulatory guidelines for sunscreens," the company added, pointing to the TGA's findings which are online at www.tga.gov.au.
Interestingly, the TGA noted the importance of following labelling instructions to "apply liberally".
"At Banana Boat our number one priority is providing effective sun protection for Australian consumers...we stand behind the efficacy of our products," said a spokesperson for Edgewell Personal Care Australia.
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