AUS/104
WTO/TBT
AU Australia
  • 28 - Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
  • 29 - Organic chemicals
  • 33 - Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations
2017-04-15
2017-02-17
Cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients, including (but not limited to) those contained in HS Chapters 28, 29 and 33.
Ban on the testing of cosmetics on animals in Australia - Background Paper (8 pages, in English)

The Australian Government has committed to a ban on testing cosmetics on animals, and is investigating changes to existing requirements as part of developing options for implementation. This involves a process of broad consultation and policy design.

Information about the consultation process can be found on the Department of Health website: http://www.health.gov.au/inter...

The package contains a paper which sets out background and contextual information and provides an overview of the regulation of cosmetics in Australia. The background paper does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the issue or put forward policy options.

Australia welcomes views and contributions from trading partners in the consultation process.