SYDNEY — Three variants of Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50 are being urgently recalled in Australia and New Zealand after testing showed the products may not deliver the level of sun protection claimed on their labels, the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced.

AC Newco Pty Ltd, trading as Advanced Cosmeceuticals and acting on behalf of the UK-based skincare brand Medik8, initiated the voluntary recall of all unexpired batches of the affected sunscreens on April 1, 2026. The recall covers five specific batches across three products: the standard Physical Sunscreen SPF50 60mL, the Professional version 60mL, and the 15mL "Try Me" size often included in post-treatment kits.

The TGA warning states the products are "unlikely to meet their labelled Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating." A lower-than-advertised SPF increases the risk of sunburn during use and may reduce long-term protection against skin cancer, the agency noted.

Affected batches include:

Physical Sunscreen SPF50 Professional 60mL (ARTG 331064): Batch A1798B (expiry August 2026) and Batch A2651A (expiry April 2028)

Physical Sunscreen SPF50 60mL (ARTG 331064): Batch A1798B and Batch A2651B (both with August 2026 or April 2028 expiry dates)

Physical Sunscreen SPF50 Try Me 15mL (ARTG 331064): Affected batches included in certain kits

The products were sold in Australia and New Zealand between August 2023 and March 2026. Consumers who purchased any of these items are urged to stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Alternatively, they can contact the recall hotline at 02 7248........

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