Australia: BICON Revises Import Requirements for Retail Cosmetics and Soaps (18 October 2023)

Commencing 18 October 2023, BICON – Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry of Australia decided to implement the new adjustment on the importation requirements of the retail packaged cosmetics and soaps for non-personal human use, allowing for a maximum of up to 20% animal-derived materials by mass.

The responsible person should note the requirements below for the cosmetics and soap products entering the Australian market:

• Ensuring the imported products are for human use only

• Confirmation statements prove that the products contain less than 20% animal-derived materials by mass, excluding the approved materials of animal origin

• Confirmation statements that the products have been prepared and packaged for commercial purposes

• Confirmation statements that the products are prepared for retail sales and do not require further processing

• The confirmation statements above are required to be attached together with the Manufacturer’s or Supplier’s declaration.

These changes intend to smoothen the trading transactions and standardize the processes of importing cosmetics and soaps.

Source: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry

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