Information from Australian Regulatory Bodies and Labelling Information

Current Issues - NICNAS' Reform - Cosmetics.

Who and What is NICNAS???.

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