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CANSA’s Seal of Recognition
CANSA Seal of Recognition Awarded to red espresso®
red espresso®, a World First and proudly South African product that innovated rooibos tea into an espresso, has just been awarded CANSA Seal of Recognition in recognition of its unique health properties.
Read morePublished: 28 March 2015
Updated: 4 June 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category
Archbishop Desmond Tutu and CANSA – Make Smart Choices
“Longevity is not a given, but a grace.” We can influence the state of our health by living a balanced lifestyle and making smart choices. By making smart choices, you can reduce your cancer risk.
Read morePublished: 10 March 2014
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
Video: Protect Young Skins from UV rays the SunSmart way with UV suits
Thank you M-Net & DSTV for helping to promote CANSA SunSmart awareness! See below to view infomercials. Protect young skins from UV rays the SunSmart way with UV suits. Read more about CANSA’s SunSmart campaign. Infomercials: 1min50s: 30 seconds: 15 seconds:
Read morePublished: 9 December 2012
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, SunSmart
Efficacy of Clicks Sunprotect Sunscreen Products
Clicks Sunprotect, endorsed by CANSA since 2009, is a range of sunscreen products that has been manufactured exclusively for Clicks for the past four years and complies with current South African National Standards (SANS 1557:2009 Edition 3). Sunprotect products protect from both UVA and UVB rays, and carry the CANSA Seal of Recognition. They have […]
Read morePublished: 26 October 2012
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart
CANSA CEO Letter re Sunscreen Standards
Afrikaanse Brief Read letter below or download pdf Dear Concerned Citizen, Member of our precious Public and loyal CANSA Friend, With reference to the Sunscreen News: CANSA has always and will always consider first our responsibility towards you as a loyal supporter; as this is the reason for our existence and focus as Cancer Watchdog. […]
Read morePublished: 12 September 2012
Updated: 13 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart
CANSA on Efficacy of Sunscreen Available in South Africa
CANSA SEAL OF RECOGNITION (CSOR) 31 August 2012 – Since 2005 all sunscreen bearing the CSOR had to have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 20 minimum and 50 maximum. It had to provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA & UVB in a ratio of 0.4/1; meet sunscreen standards as determined by the SABS i.e. SANS […]
Read morePublished: 2 September 2012
Updated: 9 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart
Sunscreens – despite questions re optimal UVA protection – still reduce skin cancer risk
In response to the recent UVA concerns and in an effort to get an idea of the levels of UVA protection provided by sunscreens locally, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) commissioned the testing of a sample of sunscreens drawn from various local and international brands, and included some CANSA Seal-bearing sunscreen products. The […]
Read morePublished: 29 August 2012
Updated: 13 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart
CANSA Endorses Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking
CANSA has officially endorsed Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking method as a Smart Choice in the fight against cancer since 2008. Quit successfully with support from Allen Carr SA – find detailed information at www.allencarr.co.za or call 0861 100 200. COVID-19 Message from Dr. Charles Nel (Head Allen Carr SA) All smokers are aware […]
Read morePublished: 22 May 2012
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Health Programmes Category, No-Tobacco Campaign
UV SunSmart advert on Mnet
Read morePublished: 12 March 2012
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category
