Hawaiian Tropic Faces Nationwide Lawsuit Over “SPF 50” Sunscreen Claims

The 33-page lawsuit claims that the actual SPF level is closer to SPF 20, less than half of what Edgewell advertises.

This SPF number was determined after the plaintiffs’ attorneys submitted the product to an independent laboratory for a ‘clinical evaluation of static sunscreen efficacy’ in accordance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards for testing and labeling sunscreens.

Consumer Risks and Health Impact False labeling matters—SPF 20 means notably less UVA/UVB protection per FDA and skin cancer advocacy group standards.

In fact, the suit underscores that many medical experts recommend SPF 30 or higher to lower the risk of sunburn, premature aging, and melanoma, particularly in high-exposure months or regions…