Cosmetics

under section 9 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, cosmetic means:

1. a substance or preparation intended for placement in contact with any external part of the human body, including the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and the teeth, with a view to:
   1. altering the odours of the body; or
   2. changing its appearance; or
   3. cleansing it; or
   4. maintaining it in good condition; or
   5. perfuming it; or
   6. protecting it; or
2. a substance or preparation prescribed by the rules for the purposes of this paragraph 
   but does not include:
3. a therapeutic good within the meaning of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; or
4. a substance or preparation prescribed by the rules for the purposes of this paragraph.

Note: An ingredient or component of a cosmetic could be an industrial chemical.

Examples of cosmetics

Body, bath and personal care products

• soap
• shampoo and conditioner
• anti-dandruff shampoo presented as controlling or preventing dandruff only through cleansing, moisturising, exfoliating or drying the scalp
• 'bath bombs'
• hair dye
• perfume and body fragrance spray
• nail polish
• deodorant
• antiperspirant that derives its antiperspirant properties from inorganic salts of aluminium, zinc or zirconium only
• denture adhesive when advertised or supplied to the users of the product
• mouth wash only claiming to improve oral hygiene, including the prevention of tooth decay, with no ingredients in Schedules 2, 3, 4 or 8 of the Poisons Standard
• tooth whitening strips
• topical preparations to harden finger nails

Eye make up

• mascara
• eyeshadow
• eyeliner
• eyebrow pencils and gels
• eyelash adhesive

Face and body make up

• blush
• bronzer
• foundation
• concealer
• primer

Skincare products

• moisturiser
• body lotion
• eye cream
• face cream
• masks

Lip products

• lipstick
• lip balm
• lip gloss

More information

Cosmetics and soap