Multiple UK Sunscreens Fail Minimum SPF, UVA Safety Tests

Which?, a consumer safety organization, tested 15 popular sunscreens and found that two products failed to meet minimum sun protection standards. Morrisons Moisturising Sun Spray SPF30 failed the UVB/SPF tests twice, scoring below the required SPF 30, while Ultrasun Family SPF30, priced at £28 and marketed for families and sensitive skin, failed the UVA protection test twice, scoring below the required threshold of 10. Both failures raise concerns over inadequate protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays, which contribute to skin aging and skin cancer. Conversely, budget-friendly options from Aldi and Lidl, such as Aldi’s Lacura Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ and Lidl’s Cien Sun Spray SPF30, passed all tests, providing reliable and affordable sun protection. Which? emphasized that consumers do not need to pay premium prices to ensure safety, as many inexpensive products met or exceeded protection standards. Both Morrisons and Ultrasun responded by asserting confidence in their testing and product safety, with Morrisons retesting their sun spray to confirm compliance with standards.