Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ with Helioplex (Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd)
Product Name
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ with Helioplex
ARTG
202301
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Mar-2024
Outcome
Sunscreen is no longer permitted to be supplied
Is it safe to continue using this medicine?
No, continued use is not recommended as its safety is not considered acceptable for a listed medicine
What action should consumers take?
Stop using this sunscreen immediately and seek advice from a health practitioner. For further information and instructions, please go to the safety alerts page on the TGA website (https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/product-recalls/neutrogena-ultra-sheer-body-mist-sunscreen-spray-spf-50-aerosol-sunscreen).
Review scope
Targeted (see Additional Information below)
Information reviewed
ARTG Record
Issues related to safety
This sunscreen contains HICC (4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde), which is an ingredient that is no longer permitted for use in listed medicines. It may cause skin sensitisation, including redness and allergic dermatitis.
However, all batches of this sunscreen with an expiry date of 30 August 2023 or earlier were recalled in July 2021 because benzene was detected in some batches supplied in Australia. No further batches were supplied after that date, as such, it is unlikely that affected stock remains on the market to pose an immediate risk to consumer safety.
However, all batches of this sunscreen with an expiry date of 30 August 2023 or earlier were recalled in July 2021 because benzene was detected in some batches supplied in Australia. No further batches were supplied after that date, as such, it is unlikely that affected stock remains on the market to pose an immediate risk to consumer safety.
Issues related to efficacy
The efficacy of this sunscreen was not assessed as part of this review
Actions taken during the review
The TGA required the sponsor to correct the issue with this sunscreen. The sponsor cancelled the sunscreen and withdrew it from further supply.
Additional information
This sunscreen was targeted to check the presence of HICC in the product