SPF You Can Trust: Honest, Safe & True to Label

Recently, several sunscreens in Australia were recalled after testing showed their labelled SPF didn’t match their actual protection. Understandably, this has left many people wondering which products they can rely on.

We want to reassure you: Avocado Zinc sunscreens are not affected by these recalls.

Every Avocado Zinc sunscreen is carefully formulated with our chemists and proudly made in Australia under strict quality standards.

The Testing Process in Australia

In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) requires all sunscreens to undergo in-vivo testing — that is, testing on human skin. While essential, this method has limitations. Results can sometimes vary between individuals and across different labs.

Recognising this, the TGA is now reviewing in-vitro (lab-based) methods as a more consistent, reproducible way of validating SPF protection.

Why Avocado Zinc Goes Further

At Avocado Zinc, your trust and safety come first. That’s why we go beyond the minimum requirements:

• Dual Testing: We have validated every listed sunscreen using in-vivo (on-skin) testing upon formulation & more recently to verify our SPF claims.

• Regulatory Standards: Our in-vivo testing fully complies with TGA requirements, validating the SPF protection of our products. In addition, every batch undergoes testing at multiple stages of the manufacturing process to ensure consistency, integrity, and product quality.

• Ongoing Assurance: We re-test batches already in circulation every year to ensure our sunscreens continue to perform at the level printed on the label throughout their shelf life.

What This Means for You

The result is simple: the SPF you see on an Avocado Zinc label is accurate, reliable, and verified.

That means you can enjoy peace of mind every time you apply, knowing your sunscreen is:

✅ Safe
✅ True to label
✅ Backed by science

With Avocado Zinc, what you see is what you get — honest SPF protection you can trust.