That the House of Representatives urge the Government to regulate sunscreens in New Zealand and, once they have proven efficacy, fund them for low income / high risk populations.

Petition reason

In a 2018 Consumer NZ study, 6 out of 10 sunscreens tested failed to deliver on their SPF rating. This industry, not deemed therapeutic, is unregulated; I believe this is so dangerous and unacceptable. I am proposing that, once a sunscreen has been proven to meet its therapeutic claims, it should be funded for low income families, schools, play centres, kindergartens etc. In a country where we have a homeless crisis, hungry school kids, and period poverty, sunblock can be a big expense.