Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves
Published: 10/1/2025

The Australia sunscreen scandal expands as 18 products have been recalled over safety concerns, with more under review following SPF discrepancies. Issues with sunscreens that do not provide claimed protection have led to backlash, and investigations into both manufacturing and lab testing integrity are ongoing. Wild Child Laboratories' base formula is at the center of the controversy, prompting the company to stop its production, while concerns are raised about testing conducted by Princeton Consumer Research Corp (PCR Corp).