Sunscreens regulation basics

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13 November 2012

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
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Sunscreen standard 2012: information for retailers
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