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Mr Curnow said Wild Child had ceased working with PCR laboratories and had submitted its formulas for testing with other accredited, independent laboratories.

For a university to be accredited and receive federal funding, the accreditation criteria state that a school must successfully instruct 70% of its students to land and hold jobs for which they are trained.

Representing Mr Legakis, defence barrister James Hartson said his client was an "accredited, respected freelance photojournalist" and had lost work following the conviction.

A Scottish government spokesperson said OLRs were only used following a risk assessment carried out by accredited experts.

The group had tested 20 sunscreens in an independent accredited Australian lab, finding 16 did not meet the SPF, or skin protection factor, rating listed on the packet.