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Environmental & Energy,
Consumer Law

Mar. 26, 2025

Santa Clara DA sues sunscreen giant over "reef friendly" claims

Santa Clara County DA targets Edgewell, alleging its Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens falsely claimed "reef friendly" status, seeking $2,500 per violation for millions sold.

Santa Clara DA sues sunscreen giant over "reef friendly" claims
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosen. Photo courtesy of Office of Santa Clara County District Attorney

The Santa Clara County district attorney is suing the market share leader in sunscreen, which is worth more than $1 billion, claiming false advertising and unfair competition because of chemicals in its products that allegedly damage coral reefs.

The complaint filed by DA Jeffrey F. Rosen claims that Edgewell Personal Care labeled and advertised its Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreens as "reef friendly" when they contain chemicals that are known to be harmful to ...

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