Paige Cockburn
Digital Reporter and Producer at ABC News (Australia)
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Rachel Carbonell |Paige Cockburn
Consumer group Choice has hit back at criticism of its sunscreen testing after the makers of the worst performing product called into question the organisation's testing methodology. Choice said it stands by its testing which found only four out of 20 popular sunscreens sold in Australia met their advertised label claim of SPF50. The worst performer in Choice's testing was Ultra Violette's Lean Screen SPF50+ Mineral Mattifying Zinc Sunscreen which returned a rating of SPF4.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Paige Cockburn
For many Australians, the first port of call for sun safety is sunscreen. However, a new Choice report found 16 from a sample of 20 widely available sunscreen products failed to meet the SPF level on their label. But experts say there's no need to panic. Here's everything they say you need to know — from how sunscreen is tested, what to look out for when shopping and what else you can do to protect yourself from the sun.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Rachel Carbonell |Paige Cockburn
Popular sunscreen brands have failed to meet the SPF50 protection claims on their labels, according to testing by Australia's peak consumer advocacy group. CHOICE tested 20 sunscreens in an independent accredited Australian lab and found 16 did not meet their advertised SPF50 rating, including three children's sunscreens and three sold by the Cancer Council.
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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Paige Cockburn
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has started legal proceedings against tech giant Philips Electronics over allegations the company unlawfully sold assisted breathing devices in Australia. The devices were used by many people with sleep apnoea and were subject to a global recall in 2021 due to the risks associated with the foam used in the products.
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4 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Paige Cockburn
Some Australian babies could face an increased risk of measles infection because of current vaccination guidelines, according to new research which suggests babies as young as four months may need to be vaccinated. The research lands as Australia's official vaccine advisory body, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI), reviews existing measles vaccine recommendations.
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