Australia cosmetic ingredient regulations

1,3-BIS(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE (including its salts)

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 1,3-BIS(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE (including its salts) except when in hair dye preparations containing 1.2% or less of 1,3-bis(2,4-diaminophenoxy)propane after mixing 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

1,5-NAPHTHALENEDIOL

CAS 83-56-7 · EC 201-487-4

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 1,5-NAPHTHALENEDIOL except: (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 1,5-naphthalenediol 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 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; or (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 1,5-naphthalenediol after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and

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

1-NAPHTHOL

CAS 90-15-3 · EC 201-969-4

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 1-NAPHTHOL except in hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 1-naphthol after mixing under oxidative conditions 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 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

2,2'-[(4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENYL)IMINO]BISETHANOL (including its salts)

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 2,2'-[(4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENYL)IMINO]BISETHANOL (including its salts) except: (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 2.5% or less of 2,2'-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol after mixing 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 sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.25% or less of 2,2'-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol after mixing under oxidative conditions 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 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

2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL except when used in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash preparations at concentrations of 2% or less of 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol 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 sensitisation to certain individuals. 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

2,6-DIMETHOXY-3,5-PYRIDINEDIAMINE

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 2,6-DIMETHOXY-3,5-PYRIDINEDIAMINE except when used in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products at a concentration of 0.25% or less of

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

2,7-NAPHTHALENEDIOL

CAS 582-17-2 · EC 209-478-7

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 2,7-NAPHTHALENEDIOL except: (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 2,7-naphthalenediol 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 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; or (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 2,7-naphthalenediol after mixing under oxidative conditions 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 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

2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL in hair dye preparations except in preparations containing 1% or less of 2-amino-5-ethylphenol 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 irritation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions

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

2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL

CAS 6358-09-4 · EC 228-762-1

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash colouring preparations, except:

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

2-CHLORO-6-(ETHYLAMINO)-4-NITROPHENOL

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 2-CHLORO-6-(ETHYLAMINO)-4-NITROPHENOL except: (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 3% or less of 2-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitrophenol after mixing for use 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 sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.5% or less of 2-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitrophenol after mixing for use 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 sensitisation to certain individuals. 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

2-METHYLRESORCINOL

CAS 608-25-3 · EC 210-155-8

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 2-METHYLRESORCINOL except: (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.8% or less of 2-methylresorcinol 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 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 (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.8% or less of 2-methylresorcinol after mixing under oxidative conditions 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 must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; written in letter 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

2-PHENOXYETHANOL

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 2-PHENOXYETHANOL except: (a) in cosmetic preparations containing 1% or less of 2-phenoxyethanol; or (b) in other preparations containing 15% or less of 2-phenoxyethanol.

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

3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENAL and its isomers

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.

Conditions: 3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENAL and its isomers in cosmetic and household cleaning preparations except in preparations containing 5% or less of 3,7-dimethyl-2,6,-octadienal isomers.

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

3-IODO-2-PROPYNYL BUTYL CARBAMATE (Iodocarb)

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.

Conditions: 3-IODO-2-PROPYNYL BUTYL CARBAMATE (Iodocarb) in preparations containing 10% or less of 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate except: (a) in aqueous preparations not for cosmetic use containing 10% or less 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate; or (b) in cosmetic preparations (other than aerosolised preparations) containing 0.1% or less of 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate.

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

3-IODO-2-PROPYNYL BUTYL CARBAMATE (Iodocarb)

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 3-IODO-2-PROPYNYL BUTYL CARBAMATE (Iodocarb) except: (a) when included in Schedule 5; or (b) in aqueous preparations not for cosmetic use containing 10% or less of 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate (Iodocarb); or (c) in cosmetic preparations (other than aerosolised preparations) containing 0.1% or less of 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate.

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

3-NITRO-p-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL

CAS 65235-31-6 · EC 265-648-0

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 3-NITRO-p-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL except (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.85% or less of 3-nitro-p-hydroxyethylaminophenol after mixing 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 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; or (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 3% or less of 3-nitro-p-hydroxyethylaminophenol after mixing under oxidative conditions 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 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

4,4-DIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-PROPANAL

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 4,4-DIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-PROPANAL except: (a) in leave-on cosmetic preparations containing 0.1% or less of 4,4-dimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-propanal; or (b) in rinse-off cosmetic preparations containing 0.5% or less of 4,4-dimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-propanal; or (c) in other preparations containing 1% or less of 4,4-dimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-propanal.

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

4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE

CAS 2835-95-2 · EC 220-618-6

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE in hair dyes and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products except: (a) in hair dye preparations containing 1.5% or less of 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene after mixing for use 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 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 1.5mm in height; or (b) in eyelash and eyebrow tinting products containing 1.5% or less of 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statement: WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals, and when used for eyelash or 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 1.5mm 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

4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL

CAS 610-81-1 · EC 210-236-8

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL except: (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products containing 1% or less of 4-amino-3-nitrophenol 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 sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products containing 1% or less of 4-amino-3-nitrophenol after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements:

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

4-AMINO-m-CRESOL

CAS 2835-99-6 · EC 220-621-2

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 4-AMINO-m-CRESOL in hair dyes and eyebrow/eyelash colouring preparations except: (a) in hair dye preparations containing 1.5% or less of 4-amino-m-cresol after mixing for use 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 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 1.5mm in height; or (b) in eyelash and eyebrow tinting products containing 1.5% or less of 4-amino-m-cresol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statement: WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals, and when used for eyelash or 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 1.5mm 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

6-METHOXY-N2-METHYL-2,3-PYRIDINEDIAMINE

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: 6-METHOXY-N2-METHYL-2,3-PYRIDINEDIAMINE except when used in oxidative or non- oxidative hair dyes at a concentration of 1% or less 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

AMIDOPROPYL BETAINES

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: AMIDOPROPYL BETAINES except: (a) in cosmetic wash-off preparations containing 30% or less of amidopropyl betaines and, if containing more than 5% of amidopropyl betaines when labelled with a warning to the following effect: IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; or (b) in cosmetic leave-on preparations containing 1.5% or less of amidopropyl betaines; or (c) in other preparations containing 30% or less of amidopropyl betaines and, if containing more than 5% of amidopropyl betaines, 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

AMMONIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE

CAS 223705-57-5

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: AMMONIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, except in cosmetic rinse-off preparations containing 30% or less of ammonium cocoyl isethionate and, if containing more than 5% of ammonium cocoyl isethionate, when labelled with a warning to the following effect: IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH 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

BASIC BLUE 26 (CAS No. 2580-56-5)

CAS 2580-56-5

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: BASIC BLUE 26 (CAS No. 2580-56-5) except when used as a colourant in cosmetics not intended to be in contact with mucous membranes.

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

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 6.

Conditions: BASIC ORANGE 31 (2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride) except: (a) in preparations for skin colouration and dyeing of eyelashes or eyebrows; or (b) in hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of Basic Orange 31 when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; (ii) IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; and (iii) 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

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

BASIC RED 76 (CAS No. 68391-30-0)

CAS 68391-30-0 · EC 269-941-4

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: BASIC RED 76 (CAS No. 68391-30-0) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products containing 2% or less of Basic Red 76 and 0.001% or less of free o-anisidine.

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

BIS-ISOBUTYL PEG/PPG-20/35/AMODIMETICONE COPOLYMER

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: BIS-ISOBUTYL PEG/PPG-20/35/AMODIMETICONE COPOLYMER except in rinse-off cosmetic products containing 1% or less of bis-isobutyl PEG/PPG-20/35/amodimeticone copolymer when labelled with a warning 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

BISMUTH COMPOUNDS

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 4.

Conditions: BISMUTH COMPOUNDS for cosmetic use, except: (a) bismuth citrate when incorporated in hair colourant preparations in concentrations of 0.5% or less; or (b) bismuth oxychloride.

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

BORIC ACID

CAS 10043-35-3 / 11113-50-1 · EC 233-139-2 / 234-343-4

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.

Conditions: BORIC ACID except: (a) when included in Schedule 4; or (b) in cosmetic hand cleaning preparations when labelled with a warning to the following effect: NOT TO BE USED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE; and if the concentration of free soluble borates exceeds 1.5% (as boric acid), with the words: NOT TO BE USED ON PEELING OR IRRITATED SKIN; or (c) in cosmetic talc preparations containing 5% or less calculated as boric acid when labelled with a warning to the following effect: NOT TO BE USED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE; and if the concentration of free soluble borates exceeds 1.5% (as boric acid), with the words: NOT TO BE USED ON PEELING OR IRRITATED SKIN; or (d) in cosmetic oral hygiene preparations containing 0.1% or less calculated as boric acid when labelled with a warning to the following effect: NOT TO BE SWALLOWED. NOT TO BE USED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE; or (e) in other cosmetic preparations containing 3% or less calculated as boric acid when labelled with a warning to the following effect: NOT TO BE USED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE; and if the concentration of free soluble borates exceeds 1.5% (as boric acid), with the words: NOT TO BE USED ON PEELING OR IRRITATED SKIN; or (f) in preparations, other than insect baits, containing 6% or less calculated as boric 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

CALCIUM HYDROXYLAPATITE

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 4.

Conditions: CALCIUM HYDROXYLAPATITE in preparations for injection or implantation: (a) for tissue augmentation; or (b) for cosmetic 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

CASTOR OIL, MONOMALEATE (excluding its salts and derivatives)

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: CASTOR OIL, MONOMALEATE (excluding its salts and derivatives) in preparations for cosmetic use except in wash-off preparations containing 1% or less of castor oil, monomaleate.

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

CHLOROACETAMIDE (a)

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: CHLOROACETAMIDE (a) in preparations for cosmetic use; or (b) in preparations for topical therapeutic use; or (c) in other preparations containing more than 0.3% of chloroacetamide.

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

CLIMBAZOLE

CAS 38083-17-9 · EC 253-775-4

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: CLIMBAZOLE except: (a) when included in Schedule 5; or (b) in leave-on hair, face and foot cosmetic preparations containing 0.5% or less of climbazole; or (c) in other preparations (that are not leave-on cosmetic preparations) containing 2% or less of climbazole.

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

COCOYL GLYCINATE

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 6.

Conditions: COCOYL GLYCINATE in cosmetic preparations except: (a) in leave-on preparations containing 5% or less of cocoyl glycinate; or (b) in wash-off preparations containing 30% or less of cocoyl glycinate and, when containing more than 5% of cocoyl glycinate labelled with a warning to the following effect: IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH 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

COLLAGEN

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The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 4.

Conditions: COLLAGEN in preparations for injection or implantation: (a) for tissue augmentation; or (b) for cosmetic 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

Caution Schedule 5 (a)

The current Australian Poisons Standard places this cosmetic or personal-care use in Schedule 5.

Conditions: Caution Schedule 5 (a) in leave-on hair, face and foot cosmetic preparations containing 0.5% or less of climbazole; or (b) in other preparations (that are not leave-on cosmetic preparations) containing 2% or less of climbazole.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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