Australia cosmetic ingredient regulations
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125 matching recordsDIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE
CAS 117-81-7 · EC 204-211-0
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE for cosmetic use.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
DIETHYLPHTHALATE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: DIETHYLPHTHALATE in sunscreens, personal insect repellents or body lotion preparations for human use except in preparations containing 0.5% or less of diethylphthalate.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATE for cosmetic use.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE (excluding dimethyl sulfone)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE (excluding dimethyl sulfone): (a) when not for therapeutic use; or (b) in cosmetic preparations; or (c) for the treatment of animals: (i) when combined with no other therapeutic substance(s); or (ii) in liquid preparations containing copper salicylate and 1% or less of methyl salicylate as the only other therapeutic substances; or (iii) in clay poultices containing 2% or less of dimethyl sulfoxide; or (d) in other preparations except when containing 10% or less of dimethyl sulfoxide.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
DIMETHYLPHTHALATE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: DIMETHYLPHTHALATE in sunscreens, personal insect repellents or body lotion preparations for human use except in preparations containing 0.5% or less of dimethylphthalate.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
DIOXANE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: DIOXANE except: (a) in preparations for cosmetic or human internal therapeutic use containing 0.001% or less of dioxane; or (b) in other preparations containing 0.01% or less of dioxane.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
DISPERSE YELLOW 3
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: DISPERSE YELLOW 3 for use in hair dyes.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
ETHYL METHACRYLATE (excluding its derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.
Conditions: ETHYL METHACRYLATE (excluding its derivatives) for cosmetic use except in preparations containing 1% or less of ethyl methacrylate as residual monomer in a polymer.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 5 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
ETHYLENE GLYCOL
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: ETHYLENE GLYCOL for use in toothpastes or mouthwashes except in preparations containing 0.25% or less of ethylene glycol.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
FORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: FORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives): (a) in oral hygiene preparations containing more than 0.1% of free formaldehyde; or (b) in aerosol sprays for cosmetic use containing 0.005% or more of free formaldehyde; or (c) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 5% or more of free formaldehyde; or (d) in all other cosmetic preparations containing 0.05% or more of free formaldehyde except in preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the warning statement: CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
FORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 2.
Conditions: FORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives) for human therapeutic use except: (a) in oral hygiene preparations containing 0.1% or less of free formaldehyde; or (b) in other preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 2 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
FORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: FORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives) in preparations containing 0.05% or more of free formaldehyde except: (a) for human therapeutic use; or (b) in oral hygiene preparations; or (c) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 5% or more of free formaldehyde; or (d) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the statement: PROTECT CUTICLES WITH GREASE OR OIL; (e) in all other cosmetic preparations; or
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
GAMMA BUTYROLACTONE (excluding its derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: GAMMA BUTYROLACTONE (excluding its derivatives) in non-polymerised form in preparations for domestic and cosmetic use.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
GLYCOLIC ACID (including its salts and esters)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: GLYCOLIC ACID (including its salts and esters) in cosmetic products or when packed and labelled for use as an agricultural chemical except: (a) in cosmetic preparations for salon use only, when labelled in accordance with requirements under applicable jurisdictional Work Health and Safety laws, as amended from time to time; or (b) in preparations containing 5% or less of glycolic acid; or (c) in preparations containing 20% or less of glycolic acid with a pH of 3.5 or greater.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
GLYOXYLIC ACID (including its salts and esters)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: GLYOXYLIC ACID (including its salts and esters) in cosmetic products.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
HEXACHLOROPHENE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 2.
Conditions: HEXACHLOROPHENE in preparations for human use containing 3% or less of hexachlorophene except: (a) in preparations for use on infants, as specified in Schedule 4; or (b) in preparations for cosmetic use, as specified in Schedule 6; or (c) in other preparations containing 0.75% or less of hexachlorophene.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 2 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
HEXACHLOROPHENE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: HEXACHLOROPHENE: (a) in preparations for the treatment of animals; or (b) for cosmetic use.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (excluding its salts and derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (excluding its salts and derivatives) in teeth whitening preparations containing more than 6% (20 volume) of hydrogen peroxide except in preparations manufactured for, and supplied solely by, registered dental practitioners as part of their dental practice.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (excluding its salts and derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.
Conditions: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (excluding its salts and derivatives): (a) in hair dye preparations containing 12% or less of hydrogen peroxide except in hair dyes containing 6% or less of hydrogen peroxide; or (b) in other preparations containing 6% (20 volume) or less of hydrogen peroxide except in preparations containing 3% (10 volume) or less of hydrogen peroxide.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 5 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
HYDROQUINONE (excluding monobenzone and alkyl ethers of hydroquinone included
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 2.
Conditions: HYDROQUINONE (excluding monobenzone and alkyl ethers of hydroquinone included in Schedule 4) in preparations for human external therapeutic or cosmetic use containing 2% or less of hydroquinone except: (a) in hair preparations containing 0.3% or less of hydroquinone; or (b) in cosmetic nail preparations containing 0.02% or less of hydroquinone.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 2 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
HYDROQUINONE (other than its alkyl ethers separately specified
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 4.
Conditions: HYDROQUINONE (other than its alkyl ethers separately specified in this Schedule) in preparations for human therapeutic or cosmetic use except: (a) when included in Schedule 2; or (b) in hair preparations containing 0.3% or less of hydroquinone; or (c) in cosmetic nail preparations containing 0.02% or less of hydroquinone.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 4 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
HYDROXYETHYL-3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYANILINE (including its salts)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: HYDROXYETHYL-3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYANILINE (including its salts) except in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.5% or less of hydroxyethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyaniline after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
LAURYL SULFATE SALTS (excluding their derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: LAURYL SULFATE SALTS (excluding their derivatives) except: (a) in wash-off preparations containing 30% or less of lauryl sulfates and, if containing more than 5% of lauryl sulfates, when labelled with a warning to the following effect: IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; or (b) in leave-on preparations containing 1.5% or less of lauryl sulfates; or (c) in toothpaste and oral hygiene preparations containing 5% or less of lauryl sulfates; or (d) in other preparations for animal use containing 2% or less of lauryl sulfates; or (e) in other preparations containing 30% or less of lauryl sulfates and, if containing more than 5% of lauryl sulfates, when labelled with warnings to the following effect: (i) IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; and (ii) IF SKIN OR HAIR CONTACT OCCURS, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH SKIN AND HAIR WITH RUNNING WATER.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
LEAD COMPOUNDS
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: LEAD COMPOUNDS except: (a) when included in, or expressly excluded from, Schedule 10; or (b) in preparations for cosmetic use containing 10 mg/kg or less of lead; or (c) in pencil cores, finger colours, showcard colours, pastels, crayons, poster paints/colours or coloured chalks containing 25 mg/kg or less of lead; or (d) in ceramic glazes when labelled with the warning statement: CAUTION – Harmful if swallowed. Do not use on surfaces which contact food or drink; written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
LEMONGRASS OIL
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.
Conditions: LEMONGRASS OIL in cosmetic and household cleaning preparations except in preparations containing 5% or less of 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 5 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
MERCAPTAMINE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.
Conditions: MERCAPTAMINE in cosmetic preparations containing 6% or less of mercaptamine except in preparations containing 1% or less of mercaptamine.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 5 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
MERCAPTAMINE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: MERCAPTAMINE for cosmetic use except: (a) when included in Schedule 5; or (b) in preparations containing 1% or less of mercaptamine.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
MERCAPTOACETIC ACID and its salts, but excluding its derivatives
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.
Conditions: MERCAPTOACETIC ACID and its salts, but excluding its derivatives, in cosmetic preparations containing 20% or less of mercaptoacetic acid or its salts (as mercapturic acid), except in preparations containing 5% or less of mercaptoacetic acid or its salts (as mercapturic acid)
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 5 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
MERCAPTOACETIC ACID and its salts, but excluding its derivatives
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: MERCAPTOACETIC ACID and its salts, but excluding its derivatives, in cosmetic preparations except: (a) when included in Schedule 5; or (b) in preparations containing 5% or less of mercaptoacetic acid or its salts (as mercapturic acid).
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
MERCURY
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 4.
Conditions: MERCURY for cosmetic or therapeutic use except: (a) when separately specified in these Schedules; or (b) in a sealed device which prevents access to the mercury.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 4 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
METHANOL
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: METHANOL in hand sanitiser preparations containing more than 5% methanol.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
METHENAMINE
CAS 100-97-0 · EC 202-905-8
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.
Conditions: METHENAMINE in cosmetic preparations, except in preparations containing 0.15% or less of methenamine.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 5 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
METHYL METHACRYLATE
CAS 80-62-6 · EC 201-297-1
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: METHYL METHACRYLATE for cosmetic use except in preparations containing 1% or less of methyl methacrylate as residual monomer in a polymer.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
METHYL METHACRYLATE (excluding its derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: METHYL METHACRYLATE (excluding its derivatives) except: (a) for cosmetic use; or (b) in preparations containing 1% or less of methyl methacrylate as residual monomer in a polymer.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
CAS 26172-55-4 · EC 247-500-7
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE except: (a) in rinse-off cosmetic preparations or therapeutic goods intended for topical rinse-off application containing 0.0015% or less of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone in total; or (b) in other preparations that are not intended for direct application to the skin containing 0.1% or less of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone in total.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE
CAS 35691-65-7 · EC 252-681-0
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE in preparations intended to be in contact with the skin, including cosmetic use.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
CAS 2682-20-4 · EC 220-239-6
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE except: (a) in rinse-off cosmetic preparations or therapeutic goods intended for topical rinse-off application containing 0.0015% or less of methylisothiazolinone; or (b) in other preparations that are not intended for direct application to the skin containing 0.1% or less of methylisothiazolinone
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE (formerly known as crystal violet) and the following TRIARYLMETHANE DYES –
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE (formerly known as crystal violet) and the following TRIARYLMETHANE DYES – for use in hair dyes: (a) Acid Violet 49; or (b) Ethyl Violet; or (c) Basic Blue 7; or (d) Basic Blue 26 (CI 44045).
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
MONOBENZONE and alkyl ethers of hydroquinone
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 4.
Conditions: MONOBENZONE and alkyl ethers of hydroquinone for human therapeutic use or cosmetic use except in cosmetic nail preparations containing 0.02% or less of monobenzone or alkyl ethers of hydroquinone.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 4 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
OXALIC ACID
CAS 144-62-7 · EC 205-634-3
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: OXALIC ACID except (a) in dental care preparations, including mouthwashes, containing 3% or less of soluble salts of oxalic acid; or (b) its insoluble salts.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
PALMITOYLETHANOLAMIDE (excluding derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: PALMITOYLETHANOLAMIDE (excluding derivatives) except: (a) in preparations for therapeutic use; or (b) in preparations for dermal cosmetic use containing 1% or less of palmitoylethanolamide.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
PARAFORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: PARAFORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives): (a) in oral hygiene preparations containing more than 0.1% of free formaldehyde; or (b) in aerosol sprays for cosmetic use containing 0.005% or more of free formaldehyde; or (c) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 5% or more of free formaldehyde; or (d) in all other cosmetic preparations containing 0.05% or more of free formaldehyde except in preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the warning statement: CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
PARAFORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 2.
Conditions: PARAFORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives) for human therapeutic use except: (a) in oral hygiene preparations containing 0.1% or less of free formaldehyde; or (b) in other preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 2 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
PARAFORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: PARAFORMALDEHYDE (excluding its derivatives) in preparations containing 0.05% or more of free formaldehyde except: (a) for human therapeutic use; or (b) in oral hygiene preparations; or (c) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 5% or more of free formaldehyde; or (d) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the statement: PROTECT CUTICLES WITH GREASE OR OIL; or (e) in all other cosmetic preparations; or (f) in other preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the warning statement: CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE
CAS 89-25-8 · EC 201-891-0
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE except when used in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash preparations at a concentration of 0.25% or less after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with warning statements to the following effect:
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
PHENYLENEDIAMINES including alkylated, arylated, halogenated and nitro derivatives not elsewhere specified
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: PHENYLENEDIAMINES including alkylated, arylated, halogenated and nitro derivatives not elsewhere specified in these Schedules: (a) in preparations packed and labelled for photographic purposes; or (b) in preparations packed and labelled for testing water except tablets containing 10 mg or less of diethyl-para-phenylenediamine or dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine in opaque strip packaging provided the directions for use include the statement, “Do not discard testing solutions into the pool”; or (c) in hair dye preparations except when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and (ii) WARNING ‒ This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or (d) in eyelash and eyebrow tinting products when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statement: WARNING ‒ This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation to certain individuals, and when used for eyelash and eyebrow tinting may cause injury to the eye. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
PHENYLENEDIAMINES, including alkylated, arylated, halogenated and nitro derivatives
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: PHENYLENEDIAMINES, including alkylated, arylated, halogenated and nitro derivatives, in preparations for skin colouration, tattooing and dyeing of eyelashes or eyebrows except when included in Schedule 6.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 10 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
PICRAMIC ACID including its salts (excluding other derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: PICRAMIC ACID including its salts (excluding other derivatives) except when used in hair dye products at a concentration of 0.6% or less of picramic acid after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and (b) WARNING ‒ This product contains ingredients which may cause skin allergy to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
POLIHEXANIDE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.
Conditions: POLIHEXANIDE except: (a) in cosmetic preparations containing 0.3% or less of polihexanide; or
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 6 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
POLYACRYLAMIDE
CAS 9003-05-8
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 4.
Conditions: POLYACRYLAMIDE in preparations for injection or implantation: (a) for tissue augmentation; or (b) for cosmetic use; or (c) for veterinary use.
Source:Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026, Schedule 4 · version Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026 · effective June 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-31
Market coverage contract
Complete cosmetic-relevant Poisons Standard subset plus official workflow- Included scope
- All 125 current Schedule 2, 4, 5, 6 and 10 entries whose legal wording explicitly covers cosmetics or personal-care uses, plus AICIS verification links.
- If no match is found
- An AICIS Inventory match is not cosmetic approval; no Inventory match can indicate a new, exempted, reported or confidential introduction.
Complete verification checklist
- Decide whether the product is a cosmetic or therapeutic good.
- Check the current Poisons Standard for every ingredient.
- Search AICIS Inventory terms and assessment certificates by exact identity.
- Determine introduction category, registration, reporting, records and labelling duties.
Official sources and legal role
Australia AICIS Inventory
Industrial chemical identity, listing terms and assessment links
Legal meaning: Not an allowed/banned cosmetics list; use for per-CAS enrichment and source links
Available language: English
Australia Poisons Standard (SUSMP)
All current Poisons Standard entries whose source wording explicitly covers cosmetics or personal-care uses
Legal meaning: Binding Commonwealth scheduling instrument; state and territory implementation and AICIS duties still apply
Available language: English
Australia AICIS banned or restricted chemicals guidance
Official explanation of distributed Commonwealth, state and territory chemical controls
Legal meaning: Workflow guidance, not an exhaustive ingredient list
Available language: English
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Language and scope
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How to verify an ingredient for this market
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- Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
- Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
- Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.