Aruba sunscreen law
Aruba bans importing, manufacturing, selling or giving away sunscreen that contains oxybenzone, under the same 2019 national ordinance that banned many single-use plastics. The ban has been in force since July 1, 2020. Other chemical filters, including octinoxate, are not banned.
Last verified September 23, 2026 · Landsverordening verbod voor het milieu schadelijke producten (AB 2019 no. 67), art. 2(2) and Annex I, Part C
Banned ingredients
| Ingredient | Also called | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oxybenzone | benzophenone-3, benzophenone 3 | UV filter |
The details
- Annex I, Part C lists 'sunscreens that contain oxybenzone'. Article 2(2) bans their import, manufacture, sale and free distribution.
- The ordinance does not ban use by visitors. It does not clearly say whether personal luggage counts as 'import'.
- Penalties: an administrative fine of up to Afl. 10,000 per violation (art. 4). As a criminal offense, up to six months' detention or a third-category fine (art. 16). Police, designated officials and customs oversee compliance.
- The ordinance was issued November 27, 2019 and took effect on a date set by national decree. The July 1, 2020 date comes from ELAW's summary of the law; the decree itself was not retrieved.
- The government may amend the annex by decree. No later change to Part C was found.
History
- July 1, 2020 · Took effect Sunscreen rule took effect.
We last re-read this law’s sources on September 23, 2026. All law updates →
Sunscreens allowed in Aruba
940 of 988 products we track pass; 47 don’t.Browse all 940 →
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 50
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 30
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
Hydrating Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 50
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Common questions
What sunscreen ingredients are banned in Aruba?
Oxybenzone.
When did the Aruba sunscreen rule take effect?
July 1, 2020.
Which sunscreens are allowed in Aruba?
Of the 988 products we track, 940 meet the Aruba rule. The simplest choice is a sunscreen with only zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide as active ingredients.