Foods and Cosmetics
Foods
In Australia foods do not have to go through the approval process that applies to therapeutic goods, however, all food ingredients, packaging, promotional material and claims on food products that are manufactured or imported and sold in Australia and New Zealand must comply with the standards set by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
We can advise you on whether your product is a therapeutic good or a food and can ensure that your food products comply with the FSANZ Food Standards Code. We can also advise on claims that you may wish to make regarding your food products. In addition, we can advise you if a product that you are importing into Australia requires an import permit from Australian Quarantine Inspection Services (AQIS), and we can obtain this documentation for you.
Cosmetics
Cosmetic products in Australia must be labeled in accordance with the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991, and they must only contain ingredients that are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances without restriction for use in cosmetic products. If a cosmetic product makes a claim that would be considered a therapeutic indication, the product would then be considered a therapeutic good, and would need to be listed or registered on the ARTG. We can review the formulation and labels of cosmetic products to ensure that they comply with the necessary regulations, and we can advise on claims that can be made for your products that are appropriate for cosmetic products and to ensure that they do not fall into the category of therapeutic goods.
Product Research & Development
Technical Writing and Advertising Material
E-mail: rachael@rkeenanconsult.com.au