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Our review recommends changes to sunscreen products that contain the active ingredients homosalate and oxybenzone, or a degradant (benzophenone) so they meet the highest standards of safety for prolonged and frequent use.
We have commenced public consultations on proposed scheduling changes for these chemicals to lower their permitted use in sunscreens.
We are not proposing a change in use of sunscreen, or any warnings, bans or recalls of any products. Australians are urged to continue using sunscreen.
Important
You should continue to use sunscreen to protect against the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Clinical advice remains unchanged - the benefits of sunscreen continue to outweigh any theoretical risks posed by some sunscreen chemicals.