You must comply with regulatory requirements when supplying or distributing therapeutic sunscreens. This ensures their quality, safety and efficacy.
Effective supply and distribution processes are essential to keep products available and safe for consumers.
If you import or export therapeutic sunscreens, you must comply with relevant Australian regulatory requirements.
Understanding these requirements helps you meet your legal obligations and manage risks throughout the supply chain for therapeutic sunscreens.
You can find consumer information and the latest sunscreen news and alerts on our sunscreens page.
You must meet certain obligations to legally supply therapeutic goods in Australia. This section contains guidance and information specific to therapeutic sunscreens. You may also have to meet obligations that apply to all medicines and all products.
Supply
Understand your obligations to manage the ongoing supply of products.
Storage and handling
Access information about how the storage and handling of products is regulated.
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GuidanceGuidance for interpreting the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) guide to good manufacturing practice (GMP) for medicinal products.
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PageOverview of stability testing of listed complementary medicines for sponsors and manufacturers.
Import and export
Access requirements for import and export of therapeutic goods.
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GuidanceThis guidance is to assist entities and individuals planning to export medicines (including prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) and complementary medicines) either for commercial supply, or for non-commercial purposes (for example, for a family member or friend).