Banned or Restricted Chemicals

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BANNED OR RESTRICTED CHEMICALS
We are often asked which chemicals are allowed
or banned in Australia. Chemicals are regulated
on a national level by 4 different government
schemes, depending on the intended use of the
chemical. In Australia, there is no single list
of banned or restricted chemical manufacturer
that you can view or download. Bans and
restrictions on chemicals and consumer product
ingredients including cosmetics are regulated
by each state and territory authority.
HOW WE REGULATE CHEMICALS limits on volume of
chemicals imported limits on concentration where
the chemical is used
CHEMICALS LISTED UNDER INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS Industrial chemicals listed in The
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention
WHO ELSE REGULATES CHEMICALS IN AUSTRALIA The
Therapeutic Goods Administration regulates
medicines and products marketed as having
therapeutic effects, such as skin-whitening
lotions, complementary medicines and blood
products. The Australian Pesticides and
Veterinary Medicines Authority regulates
agricultural and veterinary chemicals, such as
pesticides, medicines for animals, insect
repellents, garden sprays and pool
chemicals. Food Standards Australia and New
Zealand regulates foods and food additives for
human consumption, such as colorings, vitamins
and minerals.
Australian Border Force controls the import and
export of certain goods, including toxic organic
pollutants, hazardous chemicals and products such
as asbestos The Australian Competition and
Consumer Commission plays a role in helping
protect consumers from chemical hazards in the
home Australian National Security monitors
chemicals that may be used for unlawful
activities, including terrorism
The Department of the Environment and Energy
designs and implements policies and programs to
address climate change, and protect and conserve
our environment and heritage. Safe Work
Australia develops policies on national
workplace health and safety and workers
compensation, including the safe use of chemicals
in the workplace The National Transport
Commission sets out the requirements for
transporting dangerous goods, including
industrial chemicals
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