In Europe, sunscreen communication requires more than an SPF number. UVA performance and spectral coverage should be built into the brief from the start.
Why this matters in a sunscreen project
A responsible brief aligns performance, user experience, manufacturing, packaging, documentation and market requirements. Commercial statements should only be finalised when the evidence matches the finished product.
Set the objective early
Protection level and intended wording guide filter selection. Waiting until the end can leave an elegant texture that misses the required profile.
European recommendation
European guidance describes UVA criteria linked to labelled SPF and critical wavelength. The product file should identify the relevant method and result.
Symbols and wording
Symbols or UVA statements require their conditions to be met. Claims developed for another country should not be copied automatically.
Control after testing
Once evidence is obtained, formula, process and critical materials are controlled to remain aligned with the tested sample.
Briefing checklist
- SPF target
- UVA objective
- Recognised method
- Label wording and symbols
- Tested formula version
Frequently asked questions
Can the UVA circle be used freely?
No. Its use must be supported by the applicable criteria.
Does an SPF test replace UVA testing?
No. They address different metrics.
Can data from a similar formula be reused?
Equivalence should never be assumed without technical justification.
Development and manufacturing with OKT GLOBAL
OKT GLOBAL integrates R&D, quality, regulatory support, packaging, scale-up and manufacturing in Spain under UNE-EN ISO 22716 certified by Bureau Veritas.