Cosmetics in Australia: Poisons Standard and sunscreens

Australia has no single list of cosmetic ingredients. The Poisons Standard regulates certain substances: Schedule 10 prohibits the use it names, Schedule 4 reserves the uses it names for prescription and Schedule 2 for pharmacy sale, while Schedules 5 and 6 impose labelling, packaging or thresholds. Only entries mentioning cosmetic use are included here, alongside active ingredients authorised in sunscreens.

For information only: these rules do not affect sales in France. 238 included entries, source text reproduced unchanged.

Australia, Poisons Standard October 2026 (F2026L01327), Schedules 2, 4, 5, 6 and 10, retrieved 22 October 2026.

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Australia, Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, retrieved 22 October 2026.

Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries)

Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): BERGAMOT OIL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 202. Thresholds cited: 0.4% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when steam distilled or rectified; or | (b) in preparations for internal use; or | (c) in preparations containing 0.4% or less of bergamot oil; or | (d) in soaps or bath or shower gels that are washed off the skin; or | (e) in medicines for human therapeutic use when compliant with the requirements of the required advisory statements for medicine labels; or | (f) in other preparations when packed in containers labelled with the statement: | Application to the skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): BORIC ACID
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 203. Thresholds cited: 1.5% (as boric acid) | 5% or less | 0.1% or less | 3% or less | 6% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when included in Schedule 4; or | (b) in cosmetic hand cleaning preparations when labelled with a warning to the following effect: | NOT TO BE USED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE; and | if the concentration of free soluble borates exceeds 1.5% (as boric acid), with the words: | NOT TO BE USED ON PEELING OR IRRITATED SKIN; or | (c) in cosmetic talc preparations containing 5% or less calculated as boric acid when labelled with a warning to the following effect: | NOT TO BE USED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE; and | if the concentration of free soluble borates exceeds 1.5% (as boric acid), with the words: | NOT TO BE USED ON PEELING OR IRRITATED SKIN; or | (d) in cosmetic oral hygiene preparations containing 0.1% or less calculated as boric acid when labelled with a warning to the following effect: | NOT TO BE SWALLOWED. NOT TO BE USED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE; or | (e) in other cosmetic preparations containing 3% or less calculated as boric acid when labelled with a warning to the following effect: | NOT TO BE USED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE; and | if the concentration of free soluble borates exceeds 1.5% (as boric acid), with the words: | NOT TO BE USED ON PEELING OR IRRITATED SKIN; or | (f) in preparations, other than insect baits, containing 6% or less calculated as boric acid.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): n-BUTYL ALCOHOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 204. Thresholds cited: 10% or less | 5% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in preparations containing 10% or less of n-butyl alcohol except: | (a) in preparations containing 5% or less of n-butyl alcohol; or | (b) in preparations for cosmetic or therapeutic use other than spray form.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): CLIMBAZOLE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 206. Thresholds cited: 40% or less | 0.5% or less | 2% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in preparations containing 40% or less of climbazole except: | (a) in leave-on hair, face and foot cosmetic preparations containing 0.5% or less of climbazole; or | (b) in other preparations (that are not leave-on cosmetic preparations) containing 2% or less of climbazole.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENAL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 210. Thresholds cited: 5% or less.
Conditions, source text
and its isomers in cosmetic and household cleaning preparations except in preparations containing 5% or less of 3,7-dimethyl-2,6,-octadienal isomers.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): ETHYL METHACRYLATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 212. Thresholds cited: 1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its derivatives) for cosmetic use except in preparations containing 1% or less of ethyl methacrylate as residual monomer in a polymer.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 215. Thresholds cited: 12% or less | 6% or less | 6% (20 volume) or less | 3% (10 volume) or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its salts and derivatives): | (a) in hair dye preparations containing 12% or less of hydrogen peroxide except in hair dyes containing 6% or less of hydrogen peroxide; or | (b) in other preparations containing 6% (20 volume) or less of hydrogen peroxide except in preparations containing 3% (10 volume) or less of hydrogen peroxide.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2-HYDROXYETHYL METHACRYLATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 215. Thresholds cited: 0.1% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when included in dental restorative preparations for therapeutic use; or | (b) in nail preparations when labelled “Avoid contact with skin”; or | (c) in other preparations containing 0.1% or less of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate when labelled “Avoid contact with skin”.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2-HYDROXYPROPYL METHACRYLATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 215.
Conditions, source text
in nail preparations except when labelled “Avoid contact with skin”.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 3-IODO-2-PROPYNYL BUTYL CARBAMATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 215. Thresholds cited: 10% or less | 0.1% or less.
Conditions, source text
(Iodocarb) in preparations containing 10% or less of 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate except: | (a) in aqueous preparations not for cosmetic use containing 10% or less 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate; or | (b) in cosmetic preparations (other than aerosolised preparations) containing 0.1% or less of 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): ISOEUGENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 216. Thresholds cited: 25% or less | 10% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in preparations not intended for skin contact containing 25% or less of isoeugenol except in preparations containing 10% or less of isoeugenol.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): LEMON OIL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 217. Thresholds cited: 0.05% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when steam distilled or rectified; or | (b) in preparations for internal use; or | (c) in preparations containing 0.05% or less of lemon oil; or | (d) in soaps or bath or shower gels that are washed off the skin; or | (e) in medicines for human therapeutic use, when compliant with the requirements of the required advisory statements for medicine labels; or | (f) in other preparations when packed in containers labelled with the statement: | Application to the skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): LEMONGRASS OIL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 217. Thresholds cited: 5% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in cosmetic and household cleaning preparations except in preparations containing 5% or less of 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): LIME OIL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 217. Thresholds cited: 0.5% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when steam distilled or rectified; or | (b) in preparations for internal use; or | (c) in preparations containing 0.5% or less of lime oil; or | (d) in soaps or bath or shower gels that are washed off the skin; or | (e) in medicines for human therapeutic use, when compliant with the requirements of the required advisory statements for medicine labels; or | (f) in other preparations when packed in containers labelled with the statement: | Application to the skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): MERCAPTAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 219. Thresholds cited: 6% or less | 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
in cosmetic preparations containing 6% or less of mercaptamine except in preparations containing 1% or less of mercaptamine.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): MERCAPTOACETIC ACID
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 219. Thresholds cited: 20% or less | 5% or less.
Conditions, source text
and its salts, but excluding its derivatives, in cosmetic preparations containing 20% or less of mercaptoacetic acid or its salts (as mercapturic acid), except in preparations containing 5% or less of mercaptoacetic acid or its salts (as mercapturic acid)
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): METHENAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 219. Thresholds cited: 0.15% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in cosmetic preparations, except in preparations containing 0.15% or less of methenamine.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): ORANGE OIL (BITTER)
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 222. Thresholds cited: 1.4% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when steam distilled or rectified; or | (b) in preparations for internal use; or | (c) in preparations containing 1.4% or less of orange oil (bitter); or | (d) in soaps or bath or shower gels that are washed off the skin; or | (e) in medicines for human therapeutic use, when compliant with the requirements of the required advisory statements for medicine labels; or | (f) in other preparations when packed in containers labelled with the statement: | Application to the skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): n-PROPYL ALCOHOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 226. Thresholds cited: 10% or less | 5% or less.
Conditions, source text
in preparations containing 10% or less of n-propyl alcohol except: | (a) in preparations containing 5% or less of n-propyl alcohol; or | (b) in preparations for cosmetic or therapeutic use other than in spray form.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULPHONATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 228. Thresholds cited: 10% or less.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for cosmetic use except in preparations containing 10% or less of sodium polystyrene sulphonate.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): SODIUM STANNATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 228. Thresholds cited: 1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except in preparations for cosmetic use containing 1% or less of sodium stannate.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): SYMPHYTUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 5 (cosmetic entries), page 229.
Conditions, source text
spp. (Comfrey) for dermal therapeutic or dermal cosmetic use.

Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries)

Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): AMIDOPROPYL BETAINES
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 234. Thresholds cited: 30% or less | more than 5% | 1.5% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in cosmetic wash-off preparations containing 30% or less of amidopropyl betaines and, if containing more than 5% of amidopropyl betaines when labelled with a warning to the following effect: | IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; or | (b) in cosmetic leave-on preparations containing 1.5% or less of amidopropyl betaines; or | (c) in other preparations containing 30% or less of amidopropyl betaines and, if containing more than 5% of amidopropyl betaines, when labelled with warnings to the following effect: | (i) IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; and | (ii) IF SKIN OR HAIR CONTACT OCCURS, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH SKIN AND HAIR WITH RUNNING WATER.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2-AMINO-6-CHLORO-4-NITROPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 234. Thresholds cited: 2% or less | 1.5% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash colouring preparations, except: | (a) in preparations containing 2% or less of 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol when applied directly to the hair, or containing 2% or less of 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol after mixing and when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | (b) in eyelash and eyebrow tinting products containing 1.5% or less of 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statement: | WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals, and when used for eyelash or eyebrow tinting may cause injury to the eye. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 4-AMINO-m-CRESOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 235. Thresholds cited: 1.5% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in hair dyes and eyebrow/eyelash colouring preparations except: | (a) in hair dye preparations containing 1.5% or less of 4-amino-m-cresol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5mm in height; or | (b) in eyelash and eyebrow tinting products containing 1.5% or less of 4-amino-m-cresol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statement: | WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals, and when used for eyelash or eyebrow tinting may cause injury to the eye. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2-AMINO-5-ETHYLPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 235. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
in hair dye preparations except in preparations containing 1% or less of 2-amino-5-ethylphenol when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 236. Thresholds cited: 1.5% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in hair dyes and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products except: | (a) in hair dye preparations containing 1.5% or less of 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5mm in height; or | (b) in eyelash and eyebrow tinting products containing 1.5% or less of 4-amino-2-hydroxytoluene after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statement: | WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals, and when used for eyelash or eyebrow tinting may cause injury to the eye. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 236. Thresholds cited: 1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products containing 1% or less of 4-amino-3-nitrophenol when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products containing 1% or less of 4-amino-3-nitrophenol after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2,2'-[(4-AMINO-3-NITROPHENYL)IMINO]BISETHANOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 237. Thresholds cited: 2.5% or less | 1.25% or less.
Conditions, source text
(including its salts) except: | (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 2.5% or less of 2,2'-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol after mixing when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.25% or less of 2,2'-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): m-AMINOPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 237. Thresholds cited: 1.2% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except when used in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash preparations at a concentration of 1.2% or less of m-aminophenol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): p- AMINOPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 237. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
except when used in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products at a concentration of 1% or less of p-aminophenol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): AMMONIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 238. Thresholds cited: 30% or less | more than 5%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
, except in cosmetic rinse-off preparations containing 30% or less of ammonium cocoyl isethionate and, if containing more than 5% of ammonium cocoyl isethionate, when labelled with a warning to the following effect: | IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): AMMONIUM PERSULFATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 238. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in hair preparations.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): BASIC BLUE 26
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 239. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(CAS No. 2580-56-5) except when used as a colourant in cosmetics not intended to be in contact with mucous membranes.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): BASIC ORANGE 31
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 239. Thresholds cited: 1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride) except: | (a) in preparations for skin colouration and dyeing of eyelashes or eyebrows; or | (b) in hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of Basic Orange 31 when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; | (ii) IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; and | (iii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): BASIC RED 76
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 240. Thresholds cited: 2% or less | 0.001% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(CAS No. 68391-30-0) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products containing 2% or less of Basic Red 76 and 0.001% or less of free o-anisidine.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 1,3-BIS(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 241. Thresholds cited: 1.2% or less.
Conditions, source text
(including its salts) except when in hair dye preparations containing 1.2% or less of 1,3-bis(2,4-diaminophenoxy)propane after mixing when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): BIS-ISOBUTYL PEG/PPG-20/35/AMODIMETICONE COPOLYMER
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 241. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
except in rinse-off cosmetic products containing 1% or less of bis-isobutyl PEG/PPG-20/35/amodimeticone copolymer when labelled with a warning to the following effect: | IF IN EYES, WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): BPA GLYCIDYL DIACRYLATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 242.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for cosmetic use.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): BPA GLYCIDYL DIMETHACRYLATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 242.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for cosmetic use.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): n-BUTYL ALCOHOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 243. Thresholds cited: 5% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when included in Schedule 5; or | (b) in preparations containing 5% or less of n-butyl alcohol; or | (c) in preparations for cosmetic or therapeutic use other than in spray form.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): CASTOR OIL, MONOMALEATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 245. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its salts and derivatives) in preparations for cosmetic use except in wash-off preparations containing 1% or less of castor oil, monomaleate.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): CHLOROACETAMIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 246. Thresholds cited: more than 0.3%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(a) in preparations for cosmetic use; or | (b) in preparations for topical therapeutic use; or | (c) in other preparations containing more than 0.3% of chloroacetamide.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2-CHLORO-6-(ETHYLAMINO)-4-NITROPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 246. Thresholds cited: 3% or less | 1.5% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 3% or less of 2-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitrophenol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.5% or less of 2-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitrophenol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): CLIMBAZOLE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 248. Thresholds cited: 0.5% or less | 2% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when included in Schedule 5; or | (b) in leave-on hair, face and foot cosmetic preparations containing 0.5% or less of climbazole; or | (c) in other preparations (that are not leave-on cosmetic preparations) containing 2% or less of climbazole.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): COCOYL GLYCINATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 249. Thresholds cited: 5% or less | 30% or less | more than 5%.
Conditions, source text
in cosmetic preparations except: | (a) in leave-on preparations containing 5% or less of cocoyl glycinate; or | (b) in wash-off preparations containing 30% or less of cocoyl glycinate and, when containing more than 5% of cocoyl glycinate labelled with a warning to the following effect: | IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 1-DEOXY-1-(METHYLAMINO)-d-GLUCITOL N-COCO ACYL DERIVATIVES
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 252. Thresholds cited: 8% or less | 10% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in cosmetic rinse-off preparations containing 8% or less of 1-deoxy-1-(methylamino)-d-glucitol N-coco acyl derivatives when labelled with the following statement: | IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER, or | (b) in household cleaning preparations, other than those intended to be sprayed, containing 10% or less of 1-deoxy-1-(methylamino)-d-glucitol N-coco acyl derivatives when labelled with the following statement: | IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 252. Thresholds cited: 2% or less.
Conditions, source text
except when used in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash preparations at concentrations of 2% or less of 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2,6-DIMETHOXY-3,5-PYRIDINEDIAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 254. Thresholds cited: 0.25% or less.
Conditions, source text
except when used in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products at a concentration of 0.25% or less of 2,6-dimethoxy-3,5-pyridinediamine after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 4,4-DIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-PROPANAL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 254. Thresholds cited: 0.1% or less | 0.5% or less | 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in leave-on cosmetic preparations containing 0.1% or less of 4,4-dimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-propanal; or | (b) in rinse-off cosmetic preparations containing 0.5% or less of 4,4-dimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-propanal; or | (c) in other preparations containing 1% or less of 4,4-dimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-propanal.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 254. Thresholds cited: 1% or less | 2% or less | 10% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding dimethyl sulfone): | (a) when not for therapeutic use; or | (b) in cosmetic preparations; or | (c) for the treatment of animals: | (i) when combined with no other therapeutic substance(s); or | (ii) in liquid preparations containing copper salicylate and 1% or less of methyl salicylate as the only other therapeutic substances; or | (iii) in clay poultices containing 2% or less of dimethyl sulfoxide; or | (d) in other preparations except when containing 10% or less of dimethyl sulfoxide.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): DIOXANE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 255. Thresholds cited: 0.001% or less | 0.01% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in preparations for cosmetic or human internal therapeutic use containing 0.001% or less of dioxane; or | (b) in other preparations containing 0.01% or less of dioxane.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): FORMALDEHYDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 259. Thresholds cited: 0.05% or more | 5% or more | 0.2% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its derivatives) in preparations containing 0.05% or more of free formaldehyde except: | (a) for human therapeutic use; or | (b) in oral hygiene preparations; or | (c) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 5% or more of free formaldehyde; or | (d) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the statement: | PROTECT CUTICLES WITH GREASE OR OIL; | (e) in all other cosmetic preparations; or | (f) in other preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the warning statement: | CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): GLYCERYL THIOGLYCOLLATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 260.
Conditions, source text
in hair waving preparations except when labelled with directions for use that include the statement: | Wear protective gloves when using. Keep out of eyes.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): GLYCOLIC ACID
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 260. Thresholds cited: 5% or less | 20% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(including its salts and esters) in cosmetic products or when packed and labelled for use as an agricultural chemical except: | (a) in cosmetic preparations for salon use only, when labelled in accordance with requirements under applicable jurisdictional Work Health and Safety laws, as amended from time to time; or | (b) in preparations containing 5% or less of glycolic acid; or | (c) in preparations containing 20% or less of glycolic acid with a pH of 3.5 or greater.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): GLYOXYLIC ACID
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 260. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(including its salts and esters) in cosmetic products.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): HC VIOLET 1
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 260. Thresholds cited: 0.28% or less | 0.25% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 0.28% or less of HC Violet 1 after mixing when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 0.25% or less of HC Violet 1 after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): HEXACHLOROPHENE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 261. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
: | (a) in preparations for the treatment of animals; or | (b) for cosmetic use.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 261. Thresholds cited: 6% (20 volume) or less | 3% (10 volume) or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its salts and derivatives) except: | (a) when included in Schedule 5; or | (b) in hair dye preparations containing 6% (20 volume) or less of hydrogen peroxide; or | (c) in other preparations containing 3% (10 volume) or less of hydrogen peroxide.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): HYDROXYETHYL-3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYANILINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 262. Thresholds cited: 1.5% or less.
Conditions, source text
(including its salts) except in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.5% or less of hydroxyethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyaniline after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 3-IODO-2-PROPYNYL BUTYL CARBAMATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 263. Thresholds cited: 10% or less | 0.1% or less.
Conditions, source text
(Iodocarb) except: | (a) when included in Schedule 5; or | (b) in aqueous preparations not for cosmetic use containing 10% or less of 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate (Iodocarb); or | (c) in cosmetic preparations (other than aerosolised preparations) containing 0.1% or less of 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): ISOEUGENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 263. Thresholds cited: 10% or less | 0.02% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when included in Schedule 5; or | (b) in preparations not intended for skin contact containing 10% or less of isoeugenol; or | (c) in preparations intended for skin contact containing 0.02% or less of isoeugenol.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): LAURETH CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 264. Thresholds cited: 1.5% or less | 30% or less | more than 5%.
Conditions, source text
(excluding their salts and derivatives) except: | (a) in leave-on preparations containing 1.5% or less of laureth carboxylic acids; or | (b) in wash-off preparations containing 30% or less of laureth carboxylic acids and, if containing more than 5% of laureth carboxylic acids, when labelled with a warning to the following effect: | IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; or | (c) in other preparations containing 30% or less of laureth carboxylic acids and, if containing more than 5% of laureth carboxylic acids, when labelled with warnings to the following effect: | (i) IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; and | (ii) IF SKIN OR HAIR CONTACT OCCURS, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH SKIN AND HAIR WITH RUNNING WATER.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): LAURYL SULFATE SALTS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 264. Thresholds cited: 30% or less | more than 5% | 1.5% or less | 5% or less | 2% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding their derivatives) except: | (a) in wash-off preparations containing 30% or less of lauryl sulfates and, if containing more than 5% of lauryl sulfates, when labelled with a warning to the following effect: | IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; or | (b) in leave-on preparations containing 1.5% or less of lauryl sulfates; or | (c) in toothpaste and oral hygiene preparations containing 5% or less of lauryl sulfates; or | (d) in other preparations for animal use containing 2% or less of lauryl sulfates; or | (e) in other preparations containing 30% or less of lauryl sulfates and, if containing more than 5% of lauryl sulfates, when labelled with warnings to the following effect: | (i) IF IN EYES WASH OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER; and | (ii) IF SKIN OR HAIR CONTACT OCCURS, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH SKIN AND HAIR WITH RUNNING WATER.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): LEAD COMPOUNDS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 264. Thresholds cited: 10 mg/kg or less | 25 mg/kg or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when included in, or expressly excluded from, Schedule 10; or | (b) in preparations for cosmetic use containing 10 mg/kg or less of lead; or | (c) in pencil cores, finger colours, showcard colours, pastels, crayons, poster paints/colours or coloured chalks containing 25 mg/kg or less of lead; or | (d) in ceramic glazes when labelled with the warning statement: | CAUTION – Harmful if swallowed. Do not use on surfaces which contact food or drink; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): MERCAPTAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 266. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use except: | (a) when included in Schedule 5; or | (b) in preparations containing 1% or less of mercaptamine.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): MERCAPTOACETIC ACID
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 266. Thresholds cited: 5% or less.
Conditions, source text
and its salts, but excluding its derivatives, in cosmetic preparations except: | (a) when included in Schedule 5; or | (b) in preparations containing 5% or less of mercaptoacetic acid or its salts (as mercapturic acid).
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 6-METHOXY-N2-METHYL-2,3-PYRIDINEDIAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 267. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
except when used in oxidative or non- oxidative hair dyes at a concentration of 1% or less when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye. | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 267. Thresholds cited: 0.0015% or less | 0.1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in rinse-off cosmetic preparations or therapeutic goods intended for topical rinse-off application containing 0.0015% or less of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone in total; or | (b) in other preparations that are not intended for direct application to the skin containing 0.1% or less of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone in total.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): p-METHYLAMINOPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 268. Thresholds cited: 1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except when used in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash colouring products at a concentration of 1% or less of p-methylaminophenol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): METHYL METHACRYLATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 268. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its derivatives) except: | (a) for cosmetic use; or | (b) in preparations containing 1% or less of methyl methacrylate as residual monomer in a polymer.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 268. Thresholds cited: 0.0015% or less | 0.1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in rinse-off cosmetic preparations or therapeutic goods intended for topical rinse-off application containing 0.0015% or less of methylisothiazolinone; or | (b) in other preparations that are not intended for direct application to the skin containing 0.1% or less of methylisothiazolinone
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2-METHYLRESORCINOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 269. Thresholds cited: 1.8% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.8% or less of 2-methylresorcinol when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.8% or less of 2-methylresorcinol after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letter not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 1,5-NAPHTHALENEDIOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 270. Thresholds cited: 1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 1,5-naphthalenediol when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 1,5-naphthalenediol after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2,7-NAPHTHALENEDIOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 271. Thresholds cited: 1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 2,7-naphthalenediol when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 2,7-naphthalenediol after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 1-NAPHTHOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 271. Thresholds cited: 1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except in hair dye preparations containing 1% or less of 1-naphthol after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): NITROBENZENE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 272. Thresholds cited: 1% or less | 0.1% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in solid or semi-solid polishes; or | (b) in soaps containing 1% or less of nitrobenzene; or | (c) in other preparations containing 0.1% or less of nitrobenzene.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 3-NITRO-p-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 272. Thresholds cited: 1.85% or less | 3% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except | (a) in non-oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.85% or less of 3-nitro-p-hydroxyethylaminophenol after mixing when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 3% or less of 3-nitro-p-hydroxyethylaminophenol after mixing under oxidative conditions when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): OXALIC ACID
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 273. Thresholds cited: 3% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except | (a) in dental care preparations, including mouthwashes, containing 3% or less of soluble salts of oxalic acid; or | (b) its insoluble salts.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): PALMITOYLETHANOLAMIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 273. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding derivatives) except: | (a) in preparations for therapeutic use; or | (b) in preparations for dermal cosmetic use containing 1% or less of palmitoylethanolamide.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 274. Thresholds cited: 0.05% or more | 5% or more | 0.2% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its derivatives) in preparations containing 0.05% or more of free formaldehyde except: | (a) for human therapeutic use; or | (b) in oral hygiene preparations; or | (c) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 5% or more of free formaldehyde; or | (d) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the statement: | PROTECT CUTICLES WITH GREASE OR OIL; or | (e) in all other cosmetic preparations; or | (f) in other preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the warning statement: | CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): 2-PHENOXYETHANOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 275. Thresholds cited: 1% or less | 15% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in cosmetic preparations containing 1% or less of 2-phenoxyethanol; or | (b) in other preparations containing 15% or less of 2-phenoxyethanol.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): PHENYLENEDIAMINES
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 275.
Conditions, source text
including alkylated, arylated, halogenated and nitro derivatives not elsewhere specified in these Schedules: | (a) in preparations packed and labelled for photographic purposes; or | (b) in preparations packed and labelled for testing water except tablets containing 10 mg or less of diethyl-para-phenylenediamine or dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine in opaque strip packaging provided the directions for use include the statement, “Do not discard testing solutions into the pool”; or | (c) in hair dye preparations except when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING ‒ This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (d) in eyelash and eyebrow tinting products when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statement: | WARNING ‒ This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation to certain individuals, and when used for eyelash and eyebrow tinting may cause injury to the eye. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 275. Thresholds cited: 0.25% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except when used in hair dye and eyebrow/eyelash preparations at a concentration of 0.25% or less after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with warning statements to the following effect: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): PICRAMIC ACID
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 276. Thresholds cited: 0.6% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
including its salts (excluding other derivatives) except when used in hair dye products at a concentration of 0.6% or less of picramic acid after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (a) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (b) WARNING ‒ This product contains ingredients which may cause skin allergy to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): POLIHEXANIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 276. Thresholds cited: 0.3% or less | 5% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in cosmetic preparations containing 0.3% or less of polihexanide; or | (b) when packed and labelled for therapeutic use; or | (c) in other preparations containing 5% or less of polihexanide.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): POTASSIUM AZELOYL DIGLYCINATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 277. Thresholds cited: 1% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except in preparations for cosmetic use containing 1% or less of potassium azeloyl diglycinate.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): POTASSIUM PERSULFATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 277. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in hair preparations.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): n-PROPYL ALCOHOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 278. Thresholds cited: 5% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when included in Schedule 5; or | (b) in preparations containing 5% or less of n-propyl alcohol; or | (c) in preparations for cosmetic or therapeutic use other than in spray form.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): PYRITHIONE ZINC
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 279. Thresholds cited: 2% or less | 0.5% or less | 0.1% or less.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) when included in Schedule 2 or 5; or | (b) for human use in preparations for the treatment of the scalp containing 2% or less of pyrithione zinc when compliant with the requirements of the required advisory statements for medicine labels; or | (c) in semi-solid hair preparations for animal use; or | (d) in shampoos for animal use containing 2% or less of pyrithione zinc when labelled with the statements “Keep out of eyes” and “If in eyes rinse well with water”; or | (e) when immobilised in solid preparations containing 0.5% or less of pyrithione zinc; or | (f) in paints, jointing materials or sealants containing 0.1% or less of pyrithione zinc calculated on the non-volatile content.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): QUININE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 279. Thresholds cited: 0.5% or less | 0.2% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in cosmetic preparations except: | (a) in rinse-off hair preparations containing 0.5% or less of quinine calculated as free base; or | (b) in leave-on hair preparations containing 0.2% or less of quinine calculated as free base.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): RESORCINOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 280. Thresholds cited: 1.25% or less | 0.5% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except: | (a) in preparations for human therapeutic use; or | (b) in oxidative hair dye preparations containing 1.25% or less of resorcinol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (c) in oxidative eyelash and eyebrow dye preparations containing 1.25% or less of resorcinol after mixing for use when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (d) in hair lotions/shampoo products containing 0.5% or less of resorcinol when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statement: | WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin sensitisation to certain individuals; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): SODIUM PERSULFATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 282. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
: | (a) in hair preparations; or | (b) in products for the treatment of water for swimming pools and spas.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): TOLUENEDIAMINES
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 284.
Conditions, source text
not elsewhere specified in these Schedules: | (a) in hair dye preparations except when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statements: | (i) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; and | (ii) WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation to certain individuals. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may be injurious to the eye; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (b) in eyelash and eyebrow tinting products when the immediate container and primary pack are labelled with the following statement: | WARNING – This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation to certain individuals, and when used for eyelash and eyebrow tinting may cause injury to the eye. A preliminary test according to the accompanying directions should be made before use; | written in letters not less than 1.5 mm in height; or | (c) in nail polish preparations containing 2,5-toluenediamine except when labelled “avoid contact with skin”.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): TRICLOSAN
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 285. Thresholds cited: more than 0.3%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in cosmetic preparations for human use containing more than 0.3% of triclosan.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): VINYL ACETATE MONOMER
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 285. Thresholds cited: 0.01% or less | 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its derivatives) except: | (a) in preparations for therapeutic use; or | (b) in cosmetic preparations containing 0.01% or less of vinyl acetate as residual monomer in a polymer; or | (c) in other preparations containing 1% or less of vinyl acetate.
Subject to conditions (threshold, labelling or packaging): ZINC LACTATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 6 (cosmetic entries), page 286. Thresholds cited: 2.5% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in toothpaste except in toothpaste preparations containing 2.5% or less of zinc lactate and labelled with the statement: | Not recommended for children under twelve years of age.

Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C)

Prohibited for the stated use: ABRUS PRECATORIUS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
(Jequirity) seed or root for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: ACORUS CALAMUS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
(calamus) for human therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: ALKALINE SALTS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
, being the carbonate, silicate or phosphate salts of sodium or potassium alone or in any combination for domestic use: | (a) in liquid or semi-solid food additive preparations, the pH of which is more than 11.5; or | (b) in solid automatic dishwashing preparations, the pH of which in a 500 g/L aqueous solution or mixture is more than 12.5; or | (c) in liquid or semi-solid automatic dishwashing preparations, the pH of which is more than 12.5.
Prohibited for the stated use: ALKYLAMINES WITH STIMULANT PROPERTIES
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
except when separately specified in these schedules.
Prohibited for the stated use: 2-AMINO-5-METHYLPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for cosmetic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: AMINOPHENAZONE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
(amidopyrine) and its derivatives for human therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: AMYGDALIN
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313. Thresholds cited: 10 mg/kg or less.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use except in preparations containing 10 mg/kg or less of amygdalin.
Prohibited for the stated use: ANCHUSA OFFICINALIS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: o-ANISIDINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313. Thresholds cited: 0.001% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding derivatives) in preparations for skin colouration (including tattooing) and dyeing of hair, eyelashes or eyebrows except in preparations containing 0.001% or less of o-anisidine.
Prohibited for the stated use: APRONAL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: ARISTOLOCHIA
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
spp. for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: ARISTOLOCHIC ACID(S)
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
for human therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: ASARUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
spp. containing aristolochic acid(s) for human therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: AZADIRACHTA INDICA
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313.
Conditions, source text
(neem) including its extracts and derivatives, in preparations for human internal use except “debitterised neem seed oil”.
Prohibited for the stated use: BASIC ORANGE 31
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 313. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride) in preparations for skin colouration and dyeing of eyelashes or eyebrows.
Prohibited for the stated use: 1,2-BENZENEDIAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for cosmetic use and skin colouration (including tattooing).
Prohibited for the stated use: 1,3-BENZENEDIAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for cosmetic use and skin colouration (including tattooing).
Prohibited for the stated use: BITHIONOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
for human therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: BORAGO OFFICINALIS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
(Borage) for therapeutic use except the fixed oil derived from the seeds of Borago officinalis.
Prohibited for the stated use: BRAGANTIA
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
spp. containing aristolochic acid(s) for human therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: BUCLOSAMIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: BUNIODYL SODIUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: 1,4-BUTANEDIOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its derivatives) in non-polymerised form in preparations for domestic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: CACALIA
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
spp. for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314. Thresholds cited: more than 18%.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its salts and derivatives) in teeth whitening preparations containing more than 18% of carbamide peroxide except in preparations manufactured for, and supplied solely by, registered dental practitioners as part of their dental practice.
Prohibited for the stated use: CARDARINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
.
Prohibited for the stated use: CHRYSOIDINE BASE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for use in hair dyes.
Prohibited for the stated use: CINCHOPHEN
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
and its derivatives for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: CLIOQUINOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314.
Conditions, source text
and other halogenated derivatives of oxyquinoline for human internal use except or when being used solely for experimental purposes in humans and where such use: | (a) is in accordance with: | (i) an approval granted under paragraph 19(1)(b) of the Act, including any conditions specified in the notice of approval; and | (ii) any conditions specified in the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 for the purposes of subsection 19(1A) of the Act; and | (iii) any conditions specified in the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 for the purposes of subsection 19(4A) of the Act; or | (b) is in accordance with the requirements of item 3 of Schedule 5A to the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990.
Prohibited for the stated use: COAL TAR
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 314. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use other than in therapeutic goods.
Prohibited for the stated use: CONIUM MACULATUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
(coniine) for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: COTARNINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: CROTALARIA
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
spp. for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: CROTON TIGLIUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: CYNOGLOSSUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
spp. for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: DICOPHANE (DDT)
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315. Thresholds cited: 0.25% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
for use in toothpastes or mouthwashes except in preparations containing 0.25% or less of diethylene glycol.
Prohibited for the stated use: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: DIETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: DIETHYLPHTHALATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315. Thresholds cited: 0.5% or less.
Conditions, source text
in sunscreens, personal insect repellents or body lotion preparations for human use except in preparations containing 0.5% or less of diethylphthalate.
Prohibited for the stated use: 5,6-DIHYDROXYINDOLINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315. Thresholds cited: more than 2%.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use in preparations containing more than 2% of 5,6-dihydroxyindoline.
Prohibited for the stated use: DIIODOHYDROXYQUINOLINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
(iodoquinol) for human internal use.
Prohibited for the stated use: DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: 1,3-DIMETHYLAMYLAMINE (DMAA)
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
.
Prohibited for the stated use: 1,3-DIMETHYLBUTYLAMINE (DMBA)
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
except when separately specified in these schedules.
Prohibited for the stated use: 1-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)-2-METHOXY-4-METHYL-3,5-DINITROBENZENE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
(musk ambrette).
Prohibited for the stated use: 1,5-DIMETHYLHEXYLAMINE (DMHA)
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
except when separately specified in these schedules.
Prohibited for the stated use: DI(METHYLOXYETHYL) PHTHALATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: 1,4-DIMETHYLPENTYLAMINE (DMPA)
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
.
Prohibited for the stated use: DIMETHYLPHTHALATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315. Thresholds cited: 0.5% or less.
Conditions, source text
in sunscreens, personal insect repellents or body lotion preparations for human use except in preparations containing 0.5% or less of dimethylphthalate.
Prohibited for the stated use: 2,4-DINITROPHENOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 315.
Conditions, source text
for human use.
Prohibited for the stated use: DISPERSE YELLOW 3
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
for use in hair dyes.
Prohibited for the stated use: DULCIN
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316. Thresholds cited: 0.25% or less.
Conditions, source text
for use in toothpastes or mouthwashes except in preparations containing 0.25% or less of ethylene glycol.
Prohibited for the stated use: EUPATORIUM CANNABINUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
(Hemp Agrimony) for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: FORMALDEHYDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316. Thresholds cited: more than 0.1% | 0.005% or more | 5% or more | 0.05% or more | 0.2% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its derivatives): | (a) in oral hygiene preparations containing more than 0.1% of free formaldehyde; or | (b) in aerosol sprays for cosmetic use containing 0.005% or more of free formaldehyde; or | (c) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 5% or more of free formaldehyde; or | (d) in all other cosmetic preparations containing 0.05% or more of free formaldehyde except in preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the warning statement: | CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE.
Prohibited for the stated use: GAMMA BUTYROLACTONE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its derivatives) in non-polymerised form in preparations for domestic and cosmetic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: HELIOTROPIUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
spp. for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316. Thresholds cited: more than 6% (20 volume). Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its salts and derivatives) in teeth whitening preparations containing more than 6% (20 volume) of hydrogen peroxide except in preparations manufactured for, and supplied solely by, registered dental practitioners as part of their dental practice.
Prohibited for the stated use: ISOPROPYL NITRITE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
.
Prohibited for the stated use: JUNIPERUS SABINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
[savin(e)] for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: KAMBO
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
.
Prohibited for the stated use: LEAD COMPOUNDS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316. Thresholds cited: 0.06% or less | 0.009% or less | 10 mg/kg or less.
Conditions, source text
: | (a) in anti-fouling paints except in preparations containing 0.06% or less of lead calculated on the non-volatile content of the paint; or | (b) in paints (other than anti-fouling paints), tinters, inks or ink additives except in preparations containing 0.009% or less of lead calculated on the non-volatile content of the paint, tinter, ink or ink additive; or | (c) for human therapeutic use except in preparations containing 10 mg/kg or less of lead.
Prohibited for the stated use: LIGULARIA DENTATA
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 316.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: MELIA AZEDARACH
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317.
Conditions, source text
including its extracts and derivatives.
Prohibited for the stated use: METHANOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317. Thresholds cited: more than 5%.
Conditions, source text
in hand sanitiser preparations containing more than 5% methanol.
Prohibited for the stated use: METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in preparations intended to be in contact with the skin, including cosmetic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: METHYL METHACRYLATE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use except in preparations containing 1% or less of methyl methacrylate as residual monomer in a polymer.
Prohibited for the stated use: METHYLROSANILINIUM CHLORIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(formerly known as crystal violet) and the following TRIARYLMETHANE DYES – for use in hair dyes: | (a) Acid Violet 49; or | (b) Ethyl Violet; or | (c) Basic Blue 7; or | (d) Basic Blue 26 (CI 44045).
Prohibited for the stated use: NAPHTHALENE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317.
Conditions, source text
(excluding derivatives) in preparations in block, ball, disc, pellet or flake form for domestic use except when enclosed in a device which, in normal use, prevents removal or ingestion of its contents.
Prohibited for the stated use: OXYPHENISATIN
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317. Thresholds cited: more than 0.1% | 0.005% or more | 5% or more | 0.05% or more | 0.2% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its derivatives): | (a) in oral hygiene preparations containing more than 0.1% of free formaldehyde; or | (b) in aerosol sprays for cosmetic use containing 0.005% or more of free formaldehyde; or | (c) in nail hardener cosmetic preparations containing 5% or more of free formaldehyde; or | (d) in all other cosmetic preparations containing 0.05% or more of free formaldehyde except in preparations containing 0.2% or less of free formaldehyde when labelled with the warning statement: | CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE.
Prohibited for the stated use: PETASITES
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317.
Conditions, source text
spp. for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: PHENPROMETHAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317.
Conditions, source text
.
Prohibited for the stated use: PHENYLENEDIAMINES
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317.
Conditions, source text
, including alkylated, arylated, halogenated and nitro derivatives, in preparations for skin colouration, tattooing and dyeing of eyelashes or eyebrows except when included in Schedule 6.
Prohibited for the stated use: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its salts and derivatives), in liquid or semi-solid food additive preparations, for domestic use, the pH of which is more than 11.5.
Prohibited for the stated use: n-PROPYL NITRITE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317.
Conditions, source text
.
Prohibited for the stated use: PTERIDIUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 317.
Conditions, source text
spp. for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: PULMONARIA
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
spp. for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: SAFROLE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318. Thresholds cited: 0.1% or less.
Conditions, source text
for internal therapeutic use except in preparations containing 0.1% or less of safrole.
Prohibited for the stated use: SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318. Thresholds cited: 0.01% or less.
Conditions, source text
(bloodroot) in preparations for human use except in preparations containing 0.01% or less of SANGUINARINE.
Prohibited for the stated use: SENECIO
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
spp. for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: SILICONES
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
for injection or implantation except when included in Schedule 4.
Prohibited for the stated use: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding its salts and derivatives), in liquid or semi-solid food additive preparations, for domestic use, the pH of which is more than 11.5.
Prohibited for the stated use: SYMPHYTUM
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
spp. (Comfrey) in preparations for human or animal use except when in Schedule 5.
Prohibited for the stated use: 2,4-TOLUENEDIAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for skin colouration (including tattooing) and dyeing of hair, eyelashes or eyebrows.
Prohibited for the stated use: TOLUENEDIAMINES
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for skin colouration (including tattooing) and dyeing of eyelashes or eyebrows except when included in Schedule 6.
Prohibited for the stated use: o-TOLUIDINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318. Thresholds cited: 0.001% or less.
Conditions, source text
(excluding derivatives) in preparations for skin colouration (including tattooing) and dyeing of hair, eyelashes or eyebrows except in preparations containing 0.001% or less of o-toluidine.
Prohibited for the stated use: 1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
in pressurised spray packs for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: TRICHODESMA AFRICANA
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: TRIPARANOL
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: TUSSILAGO FARFARA
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use.
Prohibited for the stated use: WILD CHERRY BARK
Poisons Standard, Schedule 10 (formerly Appendix C), page 318. Thresholds cited: 10 mg/kg or less.
Conditions, source text
for therapeutic use except in preparations containing: | (a) 10 mg/kg or less of amygdalin; and | (b) 10 mg/kg or less of hydrocyanic acid.

Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives

Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 268, page 62. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 4%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 4%. | The following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: BEMOTRIZINOL
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 795, page 10. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 825, page 16. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 6% (as acid). Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 6% (as acid). | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 1009, page 49. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 5%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in preparation must not be more than 5%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: CAMPHOR BENZALKONIUM METHOSULFATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 1137, page 69. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 6%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the preparation must not be more than 6%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: CINOXATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 1402, page 111. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 6%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 6%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 1804, page 178. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: DIOXYBENZONE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 1905, page 192. Thresholds cited: must be no more than 3%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application. | The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 3%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: DISODIUM PHENYL DIBENZIMIDAZOLE TETRASULFONATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 1932, page 196. Thresholds cited: must be no more than 10%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application. | The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 1965, page 200. Thresholds cited: must be no more than 10%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application. | The concentration in a medicine must be no more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when | exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: ECAMSULE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 1980, page 202. Thresholds cited: must be no more than 10%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application. | The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 2136, page 225. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 5%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 5%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: HOMOSALATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 2575, page 65. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 15%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A, E | For use as an active ingredient only in sunscreens for dermal application. | For use as an excipient only in topical medicines for dermal application. | Not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 15%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: ISOAMYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 2753, page 94. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3276, page 73. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 5%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 5%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: METHOXYPROPYLAMINO CYCLOHEXENYLIDENE ETHOXYETHYLCYANOACETATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3287, page 75. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 3% | less than 0.000005%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Until 20 June 2027, Methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate must only be used in a medicine where: | (a) BASF Australia Ltd (Client ID 13479) is the sponsor of the medicine (the primary sponsor); or | (b) another person is the sponsor of the medicine (the secondary sponsor) and the TGA has been notified that the secondary sponsor has been authorised by the primary sponsor to use the ingredient in the medicine. | Methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate must: | (a) only be used as an active ingredient in sunscreens in topical medicines for dermal application; and | (b) not be included in medicines that are intended for use on: | (i) the eye; or | (ii) broken skin. | The total concentration of methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate the medicine must not be more than 3%. | Methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate must not be used in combination with nitrosating substances. | The concentration of nitrosamine in the medicine must be less than 0.000005% or 50 ppb. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements (or words to the same effect) must be included on the medicine label: | - (AVOID) ' Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun.'; | - (SUNPRO) ' Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun.'.
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3365, page 92. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: OCTOCRYLENE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3550, page 125. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3557, page 126. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: OCTYL SALICYLATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3559, page 126. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 5%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 5%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: OXYBENZONE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3645, page 139. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: PADIMATE O
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3650, page 1. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 8%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 8%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: PEG-25 PABA
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3752, page 16. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 3856, page 37. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 4%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 4%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: POLYSILICONE-15
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 4053, page 64. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: SULISOBENZONE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 4821, page 188. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: SULISOBENZONE SODIUM
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 4822, page 188. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 4952, page 206. Thresholds cited: must be no more than 25%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A, E | For use as an active ingredient only in sunscreens for dermal application. | The concentration in sunscreens must be no more than 25%. | For use as an excipient only as a colour and only in medicines limited to oral and topical routes of administration. | Not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 5058, page 221. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 10%. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%. | When used topically, the dosage form must not be spray. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: TROLAMINE SALICYLATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 5069, page 223. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 12%.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 12%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: ZINC OXIDE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 5277, page 29. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
Purpose: A, E, H | When used internally, zinc is a mandatory component of zinc oxide. | When for internal use and the maximum recommended daily dose is more than 25mg but no more than 50mg of zinc, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label: | - (ZINC) 'WARNING: May be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period.' OR | -'WARNING: Contains zinc which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period’ (or words to that effect). | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

Poisons Standard, Schedule 2 (cosmetic entries)

Pharmacy only, in the cases stated: HEXACHLOROPHENE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 2 (cosmetic entries), page 71. Thresholds cited: 3% or less | 0.75% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for human use containing 3% or less of hexachlorophene except | (a) in preparations for use on infants, as specified in Schedule 4; or | (b) in preparations for cosmetic use, as specified in Schedule 6; or | (c) in other preparations containing 0.75% or less of hexachlorophene.
Pharmacy only, in the cases stated: HYDROQUINONE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 2 (cosmetic entries), page 72. Thresholds cited: 2% or less | 0.3% or less | 0.02% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(excluding monobenzone and alkyl ethers of hydroquinone included in Schedule 4) in preparations for human external therapeutic or cosmetic use containing 2% or less of hydroquinone except | (a) in hair preparations containing 0.3% or less of hydroquinone; or | (b) in cosmetic nail preparations containing 0.02% or less of hydroquinone.

Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries)

Prescription only, in the cases stated: BISMUTH COMPOUNDS
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 103. Thresholds cited: 0.5% or less.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic use, except | (a) bismuth citrate when incorporated in hair colourant preparations in concentrations of 0.5% or less; or | (b) bismuth oxychloride.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: CALCIUM HYDROXYLAPATITE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 106.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for injection or implantation | (a) for tissue augmentation; or | (b) for cosmetic use.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: COLLAGEN
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 115. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for injection or implantation | (a) for tissue augmentation; or | (b) for cosmetic use.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: HYDROQUINONE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 139. Thresholds cited: 0.3% or less | 0.02% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
(other than its alkyl ethers separately specified in this Schedule) in preparations for human therapeutic or cosmetic use except | (a) when included in Schedule 2; or | (b) in hair preparations containing 0.3% or less of hydroquinone; or | (c) in cosmetic nail preparations containing 0.02% or less of hydroquinone.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: MERCURY
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 152.
Conditions, source text
for cosmetic or therapeutic use except | (a) when separately specified in these Schedules; or | (b) in a sealed device which prevents access to the mercury.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: MONOBENZONE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 156. Thresholds cited: 0.02% or less.
Conditions, source text
and alkyl ethers of hydroquinone for human therapeutic use or cosmetic use except in cosmetic nail preparations containing 0.02% or less of monobenzone or alkyl ethers of hydroquinone.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: POLYACRYLAMIDE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 171. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for injection or implantation | (a) for tissue augmentation; or | (b) for cosmetic use; or | (c) for veterinary use.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: POLYCAPROLACTONE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 171. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for injection or implantation | (a) for tissue augmentation; or | (b) for cosmetic use.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: POLYLACTIC ACID
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 171. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
in preparations for injection or implantation | (a) for tissue augmentation; or | (b) for cosmetic use.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: TRANEXAMIC ACID
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 191. Thresholds cited: 3% or less. Ingredient record.
Conditions, source text
except in preparations containing 3% or less of tranexamic acid for dermal cosmetic use.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: TROLAMINE
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 193.
Conditions, source text
when in preparations for tattoo removal.
Prescription only, in the cases stated: VITAMIN A
Poisons Standard, Schedule 4 (cosmetic entries), page 196. Thresholds cited: 1% or less.
Conditions, source text
for human therapeutic or cosmetic use except | (a) in preparations for topical use containing 1% or less of Vitamin A; or | (b) in preparations for internal use containing 3000 micrograms retinol equivalents or less of Vitamin A per daily dose; or | (c) in preparations for parenteral nutrition replacement.