Australian-Made, TGA-Listed, Batch SPF Tested — How ThermaSun Earns Trust
Want to be sure a sunscreen really meets its claim? Here’s exactly what to check — AUST L number, labelling, batch testing and origin — and how ThermaSun stacks up. Verify us yourself.
How to know an Australian sunscreen is trustworthy
After widely reported testing of some Australian sunscreens, many buyers now want to verify that a sunscreen genuinely meets its SPF claim. Here’s what to check on any sunscreen:
- AUST L number on the pack — you can look it up on the ARTG
- Clear broad-spectrum + SPF labelling consistent with the listing
- Whether the brand batch SPF tests its production runs
- Where it’s made and by whom
How ThermaSun approaches trust
Every ThermaSun product is:
TGA listed
AUST L number on every pack, searchable on the ARTG.
Batch SPF tested
Every production run is independently SPF tested.
Queensland made
Manufactured by VeganicSKN in Queensland, Australia.
Trusted zinc
ZinClear® XP non-nano zinc, Australian science from UWA.
Our AUST L listings (verify them yourself)
- Face & Body Zinc / Tinted SPF50 — AUST L 525638
- Kids Zinc SPF50 — AUST L 525601
- Work-Shield Pro SPF50+ — AUST L 525315
- Sport Pro SPF50 — AUST L 525639
- Mozzie Barrier SPF50 — AUST L 525503
- Gentle Apricot SPF30 — AUST L 525502
Frequently asked questions
What does TGA listed mean for sunscreen in Australia?
In Australia, primary sunscreens are regulated by the TGA as therapeutic goods and carry an AUST L number on the pack, which you can look up on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). It indicates the product is listed with the regulator. ThermaSun products are TGA listed and the AUST L numbers are printed on each pack.
What is an AUST L number and why does it matter?
An AUST L number is the identifier for a product listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. For sunscreen, it lets you confirm the product is listed with the TGA. You can search any AUST L number on the ARTG to verify it.
How can I check if a sunscreen meets its SPF claim?
Look for an AUST L number you can verify on the ARTG, check the broad-spectrum and SPF labelling, and prefer brands that batch SPF test their production runs. ThermaSun batch SPF tests every run and lists its AUST L numbers publicly so you can verify them.
Where is ThermaSun made?
ThermaSun is made in Queensland, Australia by VeganicSKN, using ZinClear XP non-nano zinc oxide, an Australian-made active with technology originally developed at the University of Western Australia.
What does batch SPF tested mean?
It means each production run (batch) is SPF tested rather than relying on a single one-off test. ThermaSun batch SPF tests every production run.
Why you can trust the zinc in ThermaSun
ThermaSun is built on ZinClear® XP — a pharmaceutical/cosmetic-grade, non-nano zinc oxide whose underlying technology was originally developed by researchers at the University of Western Australia and commercialised by Advance ZincTek (ASX:ANO), an Australian company formed in 1997. It’s the same Australian-made mineral active trusted by dozens of skincare brands worldwide.
Every ThermaSun sunscreen is then made in Queensland by VeganicSKN, is TGA listed (with its AUST L number printed on the pack and searchable on the ARTG), and is batch SPF tested on every production run. Zinc oxide is the broad-spectrum mineral UV filter the TGA recognises, and our zinc-only formulas contain no oxybenzone or octinoxate, so they’re reef safe.
ThermaSun is Australian made in Queensland by VeganicSKN. Always read the label and use only as directed. Sunscreen is one part of sun protection — combine with shade, clothing, a hat and sunglasses. Reapply at least every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating or towelling.