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Here is a list of the Australian Government Bodies AICIS – Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction scheme https://www.industrialchemicals.gov.au/ The Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 – https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019A00012 ACCC – Australian Competition and Consumer Commission https://www.accc.gov.au/ TGA – Therapeutic Goods Administration https://www.tga.gov.au/ NMI – The National Measurement Institute https://www.industry.gov.au/national-measurement-institute APVMA – The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority https://apvma.gov.au/ For more detail about these governing bodies and what they do and how they impact & support your brand be sure to book into our online module for all things Cosmetic Compliance.

Cosmetic regulators ensure that cosmetic products meet quality and safety standards. In Australia, multiple governing bodies set these standards and compliance criteria for cosmetics, and you must follow these requirements during the manufacturing process to avoid legal consequences and keep your customers safe. These governing bodies will not check your products before you start selling. However, you should always expect your products will be inspected after you go to market. For example, due to the natural way many skin types react to ingredients, there is a high chance that some customers may experience a reaction to one of your products

We are going to ask you to ask yourself the following questions about your brand and what you want for your brand. Your Product Your Packaging Supply Brand Support and Pull-Through It is important to understand what Retailers expect and the language they talk. After all these questions are answered you might decide this is for your brand or you might decide that you would prefer to be retail ready on line or other options.