Cosmetic Definition Nicnas

Theres a list of exceptions youll need to check before you proceed.

Cosmetic brand name ideas. Weve got a specific definition of naturally occurring. National industrial chemicals notification and assessment scheme role of government agency. But here are some examples of chemicals considered to meet or not meet the definition of a naturally occurring chemical.

The current definition of a cosmetic remains unchanged under both nicnas and tga and the product must meet the definition of cosmetics in australia under the industrial chemicals notification and assessment act 1989 namely. Is my product a cosmetic. Nicnas assesses the risks associated with the importation manufacture or use of industrial chemicals not.

Ingredients in cosmetic products even those described as natural are regulated as industrial chemicals under the industrial chemicals notification and assessment act 1989 which is administered by the national industrial chemicals notification and assessment scheme nicnas. Reforms to the cosmetic therapeutic boundary took effect on 17 september 2007 with the introduction of the cosmetic standard 2007 under the icna act. Making products to sell using imported or local ingredients.

Weve put together a list of who you ought to contact if you need to know about labelling. Examples of naturally occurring chemicals. Flavour and fragrance chemicals.

The tga only assesses cosmetic products that make therapeutic claims. We dont have anything to do with labelling cosmetics. These administrative guidelines will be updated to reflect the new legislative environment including the making of the cosmetics standard.

Australian industrial chemicals introduction scheme aicis is the national regulator of the importation and manufacture of industrial chemicals in australia. We dont have a list of approved chemicals or ingredients for use in products. Nicnas administers the australian inventory of chemical substances aics.

Government agency to contact. Weve put together guidance explaining how our definition works. Soap making and importing.

Subsequently chemicals in some products that were previously regulated by tga are now considered industrial cosmetic chemicals and are regulated by nicnas. The cosmetics standard is based on the requirements detailed in administrative arrangements which have been in place since 2006 and have been reflected in the nicnas cosmetics guidelines. Personal care skincare make up and other cosmetic products.

Its important to note we dont set or enforce labelling requirements for cosmetics in australia and dont provide specific advice about this.