About sunscreen regulation Primary sunscreens (products used primarily for protection from UV radiation, SPF 4 or more) and moisturisers containing sunscreen with SPF greater than 15 are regulated as therapeutic goods by the TGA.
How the TGA regulates sunscreens Sunscreens classified as therapeutic goods are (unless exempt) required to be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) before they can legally be marketed in Australia.
Sunscreen standard 2012: information for industry Questions and answers for sunscreen manufacturers and companies that supply sunscreens about changes to how new sunscreen products are authorised for supply in Australia.
