Reef Friendly
Introduction
Reef Friendly?
Reef Friendly is a certification to protect coral and marine ecosystems as certain substances or chemicals in sunscreen cause water pollution.
This is mainly for sunscreen and products with Reef Friendly logo is one of the methods to prove innoxiousness on marine ecosystems while also proving the activities to protect environment and contribute to sustainable society.
Necessity and Expected Outcomes of the Certification
- Protection of marine ecosystems and ethical image for the company
- Useful to export Europe and U.S.
- Expand new business
- Establish company and brand image
Hazardous Materials
Toxical substances in sunscreen
Sunscreen Chemicals
- Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3)
- Octinoxate (Octyl Methoxycinnamate)
- Octisalate (Ethylhexyl Salicylate)
- Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane)
- Octocrylene
- 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
- PABA derivatives (e.g. Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA and PEG-25 PABA)
- Homosalate
Preservatives
- Phthalates
- Triclosan
- Parabens
Certification Process
- 1 month on average
- 1 year for Recertification
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