Australian sunscreen scandal unlikely to affect South African goods - Dermatologist

Recent tests revealed that several sunscreens in Australia were dramatically exaggerating their SPF.

One product promised factor 50+ protection, but tested at just SPF 4.

This raised alarm bells about the accuracy of sunscreen testing.

So far, 18 products have been pulled off the shelves in Australia.

While this has become a huge scandal in other parts of the world, Dermatologist Dr Irshad Essack does not believe we are likely to see the same with locally produced sunscreens.

He says the ones available on our shelves have been rigorously tested and approved.

To listen to Dr Irshad Essack in conversation with John Maytham on CapeTalk’s Afternoon Drive, click the audio player below: