Australia cosmetic ingredient regulations
AICIS inventory status is not cosmetic approval and is presented as context only.
- Regulator
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme
- Source language
- English
- Coverage version
- Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2026) Instrument 2026
Official ingredient records
32 matching records1,2-BENZENEDIAMINE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: 1,2-BENZENEDIAMINE in preparations for cosmetic use and skin colouration (including tattooing).
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
1,3-BENZENEDIAMINE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: 1,3-BENZENEDIAMINE in preparations for cosmetic use and skin colouration (including tattooing).
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
2,4-TOLUENEDIAMINE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: 2,4-TOLUENEDIAMINE in preparations for skin colouration (including tattooing) and dyeing of hair, eyelashes or eyebrows.
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
2-AMINO-5-METHYLPHENOL
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: 2-AMINO-5-METHYLPHENOL in preparations 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
5,6-DIHYDROXYINDOLINE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: 5,6-DIHYDROXYINDOLINE for cosmetic use in preparations containing more than 2% of 5,6-dihydroxyindoline.
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
BASIC ORANGE 31 (2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: BASIC ORANGE 31 (2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride) in preparations for skin colouration and dyeing of eyelashes or eyebrows.
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
BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE
CAS 85-68-7 · EC 201-622-7
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: BUTYL BENZYL 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
CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE (excluding its salts and derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE (excluding its salts and derivatives) in teeth whitening preparations containing more than 18% of carbamide 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
CHRYSOIDINE BASE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: CHRYSOIDINE BASE in preparations 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
COAL TAR
CAS 8007-45-2 · EC 232-361-7
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: COAL TAR for cosmetic use other than in therapeutic goods.
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
DI(METHYLOXYETHYL) PHTHALATE
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: DI(METHYLOXYETHYL) 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
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
CAS 84-74-2 · EC 201-557-4
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: DIBUTYL 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
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
CAS 111-46-6 · EC 203-872-2
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL for use in toothpastes or mouthwashes except in preparations containing 0.25% or less of diethylene 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
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER 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
DIETHYLHEXYL 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TOLUENEDIAMINES
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: TOLUENEDIAMINES in preparations for skin colouration (including 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
o-ANISIDINE (excluding derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: o-ANISIDINE (excluding derivatives) in preparations for skin colouration (including tattooing) and dyeing of hair, eyelashes or eyebrows except in preparations containing 0.001% or less of o-anisidine.
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
o-TOLUIDINE (excluding derivatives)
The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 10.
Conditions: o-TOLUIDINE (excluding derivatives) in preparations for skin colouration (including tattooing) and dyeing of hair, eyelashes or eyebrows except in preparations containing 0.001% or less of o-toluidine.
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
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.
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- An AICIS Inventory match is not cosmetic approval; no Inventory match can indicate a new, exempted, reported or confidential introduction.
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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
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