Scientific SPF Product Development
Custom SPF Formulation & Sunscreen Product Development
Develop a proprietary SPF product with specialist support across formulation strategy, sample development, testing pathways, regulatory requirements and Australian manufacturing.
Why SPF is different
SPF development requires a specialist formulation and testing pathway.
Sunscreen and SPF products need to balance UV filter performance, skin feel, spreadability, stability, packaging compatibility, preservative systems, claims, safety and market-specific compliance. Australian Private Label can help map the correct pathway before you invest in testing or production.
Formulation Strategy
We review your product concept, desired SPF positioning, texture, finish, active system, target markets, claims and packaging direction before development begins.
Custom Development
Our team can develop custom SPF formulas across facial sunscreen, body sunscreen, tinted SPF, mineral SPF, hybrid SPF systems and SPF moisturiser formats.
Testing Pathway
We help identify likely testing requirements including SPF, UVA, broad spectrum, water resistance, stability, compatibility, PET and claims substantiation.
IP Ownership
Custom SPF programs are designed for brands building proprietary products. Where applicable, your brand can own the formulation developed for your project.
Development process
From concept to validated SPF product pathway.
SPF projects are planned in stages so formulation, testing and commercial production decisions are made in the correct order. This reduces wasted testing, packaging mistakes and compliance issues later in the launch process.
Testing support
Testing requirements depend on your formula, claims and market.
SPF testing is not one-size-fits-all. The right test plan depends on where the product will be sold, what claims you want to make, the formulation type, packaging, water resistance requirements and whether the product is positioned as a sunscreen, cosmetic SPF hybrid or regulated therapeutic product.
Market pathways
Support for Australia, the United States, Europe and more.
Our team can help you understand the likely development and testing considerations before you move forward with a sunscreen launch pathway.
Australia / TGA
Support with development considerations for SPF products intended for Australia, including TGA listing pathways, UV testing, claims and formulation planning.
United States / FDA
Development planning for US sunscreen considerations, including OTC sunscreen expectations, label direction and permitted sunscreen positioning.
Europe / UK
Guidance around European cosmetic SPF development, UVA protection expectations, safety assessment planning and product information requirements.
Other Markets
Planning support for brands exploring New Zealand, UAE, Asia Pacific and other international launch pathways where additional testing may be required.
What we support
SPF formulation, testing and commercialisation support.
Book a technical discussion
Speak to our formulation team before you start SPF testing.
The best first step is a discovery call. We can review your concept, target market, SPF goals, formulation direction and likely testing pathway before preparing a custom development recommendation.
FAQs
SPF Product Development FAQs
Do you develop custom SPF formulations?
Yes. Australian Private Label supports custom SPF formulation and sunscreen product development. We do not position SPF as a simple stock private label product because the testing and regulatory pathway is specific to the product, claims and market.
Do you offer private label SPF?
No. SPF is not currently offered as a private label stock product. We support custom formulation, development planning and testing pathway guidance for brands creating proprietary SPF products.
Can you help with TGA requirements in Australia?
Yes. SPF products for the Australian market may require specific testing and regulatory steps. We can help guide formulation and testing considerations for Australian launch planning, including UV and SPF testing requirements.
Can you support SPF products for Europe and the UK?
Yes. We can assist with development considerations for European and UK launch pathways, including formulation planning, UVA protection expectations, safety assessment requirements and product information considerations.
Can you help with US FDA sunscreen considerations?
Yes. For brands considering the United States, we can help plan formulation, testing and labelling considerations with US sunscreen expectations in mind.
What testing may be required for an SPF product?
Testing may include SPF, broad spectrum, UVA protection, water resistance, stability, compatibility, preservative efficacy, micro testing, safety assessment, toxicological review and claims substantiation. The exact testing pathway depends on the product and market.
Do I own the SPF formula?
Where applicable, custom SPF formulation projects include IP ownership provisions, allowing your brand to commercialise the formulation developed specifically for your project once contractual obligations have been met.