Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen (Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd)
Product Name
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen
ARTG
261732
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Sep-2023
Outcome
Sunscreen is no longer permitted to be supplied
Is it safe to continue using this medicine?
Yes, based on the sponsor's certification. However, follow the recommended actions below.
What action should consumers take?
Do not use this sunscreen because it is past its expiry date
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 not permitted for use in listed medicines. It may cause skin sensitisation, including redness and allergic dermatitis.
However, the last batch of this sunscreen expired in March 2023 and there is no stock on the market. Therefore, this sunscreen is unlikely to pose an immediate risk to consumer health and safety.
However, the last batch of this sunscreen expired in March 2023 and there is no stock on the market. Therefore, this sunscreen is unlikely to pose an immediate risk to consumer health and 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 this sunscreen and withdrew it from further supply.
Additional information
This sunscreen was targeted to check the presence of HICC in the product