Public consultation has begun on proposed limits for homosalate and oxybenzone after the TGA raises concerns over long-term sunscreen safety.
Medical experts continue to emphasise that the benefits of daily sunscreen use far outweigh theoretical risks. Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock
7/9/2025|Updated: 7/9/2025
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has proposed new safety measures for several sunscreen ingredients following international regulatory shifts and a growing body of local evidence.
It has recommended that products containing homosalate, oxybenzone, and benzophenone—a degradant formed over time—be reformulated to ensure long-term safety.
Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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