Links to Regulatory Bodies and INCI information
Small Business Advice - Setting Up and Insurance
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Information from Australian Regulatory Bodies and Labelling Information:
Legislation affecting Those Selling Soap and Cosmetics
NICNAS has finally completed the long awaited Reform of Legislation Governing the Sale of Soap and Cosmetics in Australia. Please visit the links below for full information.
Current Issues - NICNAS' Reform - Cosmetics.
If you can't work through NICNAS' website and the new Registration and/or Legislation, you can give them a call on: Free Call 1800 638 528
Therapeutic Goods Administration has Cosmetic Claims Guidelines for toiletries and information regarding using Aromatherapy oils in medicated soaps and cosmetics.
This page has Specific Information Regarding what you can and can't Claim about your products - Cosmetic Claims Information
If you are after something else TGA's Site Map will help.
TGA Complementary Medicine Information has lots of information.
Cosmetics Info Org Website. VERY useful for the beginner and experienced alike. A searchable informational Web site (US Based) that includes easy to read factual, scientific information on ingredients most commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products regarding their use and safety.
The Product Safety Australia Web site Mandatory labelling requirements for Cosmetic products in Australia
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Web site is also useful for labelling information - it has all the basics as well as a downloadable PDF guide
The ACCC's Cosmetic Labelling Standards Guide
Full EU INCI Listing Please read the info from Enterprise & Industry, and then click the link to the PDF Document
The ACCC's Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) efficacy - PubMed abstract
Small Business Development Centres for starting your own business
Small Business Development Corporation – Western Australia
Doing Business in South Australia
Small Business Development NSW
Small Business Advisory Council – Queensland
Small Business Development – Tasmania
Business Enterprise Centre – Northern Territory
Craft Market & Exhibitor Insurance - Note: We have no personal experience with these brokers and are not affiliated with them in any way. This Link was sent to us by a customer.
Learning Links and Techniques:
Aussie Soap Supplies Recipes Pages - We have lots of recipes and formulations for all kinds of Bath & Body Products
Miscellaneous Links:
Cat Furniture & Climbing/Sleeping Stuff: Lituska Cattery - Howard & Lita McDougall make the BEST Cat Furniture available. They are located in Rural Western Australia.
Email: lituskacattery@bbsat.com.au or Telephone them on (08) 9574 1260
Messy Beast - make a heat pad bed for your favourite feline. We found these great when our cats were just home from the vet in winter.
So Pretty Ever wanted a shower cap that looks great, lasts for years, as well as do what it's meant to do? Well, you have found the right place!!
Click for Breast Cancer - By clicking the button on this link, you help fund free Mammograms
Click for Rescue Animals - By clicking the button on this link, you help Animals In Need