Ultra Violette recalls Lean Screen SPF50+ sunscreen over much lower sun protection than declared
The sunscreen's real protection factor is lower than declared, with measured values as low as SPF 4, so users might be under-protected against UV radiation, raising the risk of sunburns or skin cancer.
What to do
Measure taken: Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from 23/08/2025. Company recall page: https://ultraviolette.co.uk/pages/lean-screen-update?srsltid=AfmBOoqkwroA6el1zLB8BkRntPMkc0a6-_BmwiCrwR-AZL_W3tr5Oz0q
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Recall details
- Product
- Sun screen
- Company
- Ultra Violette
- Hazard
- The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values as low as SPF 4). Consequently, the user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Notifying country
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
- Countries that reacted
- None listed
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/03849/25
- Batch number: A1399, A1702, A1702B, A1705, A1961, A1961C, A1981, A2049, A2057, A2127, A2144, A2144A, A2144B, A2360, A2361, A2453, A2453A, A2453B, A2454, A2454A, A2455, A2550
- Measure in force since
- 23/08/2025
- Published on Safety Gate
- November 5, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 5, 2025
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
Ultra Violette Sun screen (Lean Screen SPF50+)
- Product
- Product: Sun screen Name: Lean Screen SPF50+ Brand: Ultra Violette Description: Sunscreen, 50ml. Product sold online.
- Risk
- Risk type: Health risk / other The actual protection factor of the sunscreen is lower than declared (measured values as low as SPF 4). Consequently, the user might be under-protected against UV radiation increasing the risk of sunburns or skin cancer. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from 23/08/2025
- Country of origin
- Australia
- Company recall page
- https://ultraviolette.co.uk/pages/lean-screen-update?srsltid=AfmBOoqkwroA6el1zLB8BkRntPMkc0a6-_BmwiCrwR-AZL_W3tr5Oz0q
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate
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