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Case: Cosmetics Effective: 26 Feb 2016 to 17 Mar 2016

Case Description

This case describes the requirements for the importation of human cosmetics, for cosmetic use or for in vitro or in vivo use in laboratory animals only. Human cosmetics include products such as soap, baby powder, shampoo, cologne, fragrances, perfume, moisturisers, musk, facial cosmetics, cosmetic mud products, beauty products, cleansers, collagen, essential oils, ambergris, body cosmetics, clay cosmetic products, scents. These products may be derived from plants, animals or organic materials such as mud.

For the import of cosmetics derived from bee products, please refer to BICON case Bee products.
For the import of bulk ingredients e.g. 100% enzymes 5 kg to be used in cosmetic manufacture, please search for the corresponding BICON case for the raw ingredient.

This case applies to imports into: Australia.