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Cosmetics and soap

Cosmetics include personal care, skincare, bath and shower products as well as makeup. See our definition of a cosmetic and examples.

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Is my product a cosmetic?

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Labelling, SDS and packaging

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Making products to sell using imported or local ingredients

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Soap making and importing

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Organic and natural ingredients

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Personal care, skincare, make-up and other cosmetic products

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Flavour and fragrance chemicals

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Categorisation of chemicals in cosmetics

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Cosmetics and therapeutics

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Hand sanitisers

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Business, hobby or personal use

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Banned or restricted chemicals

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Cosmetics with sunscreen

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Antibacterial skin care products

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Anti-dandruff and anti-acne skin-care products

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Toothpaste and oral hygiene products

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