Australian sunscreen standard
Australia first published a standard for sunscreen products in 1983. The current joint Australian and New Zealand standard is AS/NZS 2604:1998 'Sunscreen Products Evaluation and Classification'. A major change in the current edition was the lifting of the maximum SPF that may be claimed on a product label from 15+ to 30+. This means that SPF 30+ is the highest rating that can be used for labelling sunscreen products in Australia. Other changes relate to category descriptions and an explanation of the sun protection factor (SPF) rating system.

The following table shows the major changes from the previous standard:

Currently the Australian standard requires the labelling of the container to show the sun protection factor with a numerical value not greater than 30+ and clear/adequate directions for the use of the product. The name of all active ingredients must also be stated on the container including its broad spectrum and water resistance properties. The existing requirements for labelling of sunscreen products require the expiry date and storage conditions based on stability data to be shown on the container. The expiry date for sunscreens is usually one to two years but varies among manufacturers depending on the chemical constituents used.