![]() ![]() However, these regulations are still much stricter than for cosmetic sunscreens. The vast majority of the time, sunscreens are listed, which has less strict requirements compared to registration (sunscreens are considered lower risk than many other medications out there). Therapeutic sunscreens need to be listed or registered with the TGA. However, this means that the product has to be marketed so that it’s clear that its primary purpose is NOT as UV protection, so that consumers aren’t led to rely on a substandard product to protect against the sun – a line which I think is sometimes overstepped. So to avoid classification as a therapeutic sunscreen (and therefore avoid a lot of administrative costs and hurdles, which are sometimes difficult to overcome), a product can classify itself as a moisturiser with an SPF 15 (the most common situation in my experience). the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) regulates the ingredients.the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regulates safety and labelling.These are regulated like regular cosmetic products: sunbathing skin care products with SPF between 4 and 15 (under 300 g or 300 mL).moisturisers with SPF 15 or lower (under 300 g or 300 mL).(Sunscreens containing some specific ingredients are also regulated: insect repellent, human-derived ingredients, and… animal organs.)Ĭosmetic sunscreens are everything else, including: medications or drugs), so they’re regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (the TGA – similar to the FDA in the US, but the drug part only). These are classified as therapeutic goods (i.e. ![]() In other words, these are the serious sunscreens that you’d rely on to protect you from the sun. products that are marketed to be used primarily as UV protection) higher than SPF 4 In Australia, SPF-containing products are divided into therapeutic sunscreens and cosmetic sunscreens. 2 TGA Regulation Therapeutic vs cosmetic sunscreens ![]()
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