The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has banned the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products from 31 December 2026, marking a significant step towards environmental protection.
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The New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has banned the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products from 31 December 2026, marking a significant step towards environmental protection.
Under the Therapeutic Goods Act of 1989, Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is in charge of regulating sunscreens and their ingredients as therapeutic goods.
The standard, known as the Australian National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce, has been amended.
An independent review of cosmetic surgery regulatory framework was conducted and recently published by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) and the Medical Board of Australia (MBA).