If Australian made sunscreen is on your shopping list, look for a clear statement about where the product is manufactured. EcoZinc Clear SPF50 is made in Rocklea, Queensland, with non-nano zinc oxide as its only active UV filter and no chemical UV filters.
EcoZinc is chemical free and contains no chemical SPF boosters such as butyloctyl salicylate in its inactive ingredients. Its only active UV filter is Australian-made non-nano zinc oxide (EcoZinc ingredient information).
For our customers, manufacture and format are separate buying questions. You can choose a Queensland-made product and then decide which pack best fits personal use, a family routine or a shared station.
Choosing Australian made sunscreen by product, not just branding
Start by checking the exact item you intend to buy. Then read its directions and decide whether the container makes sense for the way you will use it.
Our suggested shopping notes are simple:
· Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Request the current SDS for the exact product, together with the complete ingredient list and label, before organisational purchasing.
· Filters and boosters: Specify a formula free from chemical UV filters and chemical SPF boosters such as butyloctyl salicylate in inactive ingredients.
· Manufacturing location: Record the location stated for the specific product.
· Label details: Check the active UV filter, SPF, directions and warnings.
· Routine: Decide where the product will be kept and who will use it.
· Availability: Confirm the order timing rather than assuming locally made means immediately available.
This approach keeps the buying decision practical. It also gives you a clear set of questions to ask if you are ordering for other people.
What zinc sunscreen is made in Queensland?
We recommend these three EcoZinc formats, manufactured in Rocklea, Queensland (EcoZinc product information). Choose a smaller pack for personal access or a bulk pack for a shared station.
· EcoZinc Clear SPF50 100g: For a personal supply.
· EcoZinc Clear SPF50 1kg: For a household, centre or workplace station.
· EcoZinc Clear SPF50 2kg: For a larger shared supply at one location.
Before changing products, check the label and full ingredient information. The TGA recommends testing a small patch of skin before first use, especially for young children or when switching sunscreen (TGA sunscreen guidance).
Plan protection before planning time outdoors
There are many ways to protect from the sun: seek shade, wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and cover skin with UPF-rated clothing where practical rather than leaving it exposed and relying on sunscreen alone (ARPANSA clothing guidance, ARPANSA sun-protection advice). Apply sunscreen to remaining exposed skin, and do not use sunscreen to extend recreational time in the sun (ARPANSA sun-protection advice).
Prolonged high-risk sun exposure should be avoided. Frequent use and reapplication in accordance with directions is required for effective sun protection (TGA advertising guidance). Always read the label and follow directions for use.
Can I buy Queensland-made sunscreen for a centre or crew?
Yes: EcoZinc Clear SPF50 1kg and 2kg provide larger formats of the Queensland-made Clear formula. Consider the 1kg pump for a shared location and compare the 2kg option where you want a larger supply at one point.
For a business purchase, prepare your preferred sizes, quantities, delivery locations and required date before visiting EcoZinc's wholesale information page. Confirm availability before committing your organisation to a delivery schedule.