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Oct 20, 2008 | 03:41 PM CDT
Australia, New Zealand Take Step Toward Regulating Nanotechnology
Australia and New Zealand have taken a first step toward regulating nanotechnology, specifically with a call for food companies to disclose any products that contain particles invisible to the naked eye.
Feb 05, 2008 | 08:36 AM CST
Regulatory Review: Australian Regulations Update
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Australia issued its new Cosmetics Standard 2007. The following is a breakdown of products originally considered as therapeutic drugs if they made SPF claims, and that will now be regulated as secondary sunscreens.
Jun 04, 2007 | 03:46 PM CDT
ANZTPA Launches Newsletter
The Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority, a joint organization between New Zealand and Australia to establish uniform cosmetic regulation, has launched a newsletter to chronicle its actions.
Feb 27, 2007 | 06:13 PM CST
Tea Tree Industry Requests Retraction
Recent reports alleging that lavender and tea tree oil may cause breast growth in young boys has little substance, according to ATTIA.
Apr 05, 2006 | 06:47 PM CDT
Aussie Regulations for Sunscreens May Risk Public Health
[April 6, 2006]
The Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (ASCC) warned in a recent press release that government changes to the regulation of moisturizers containing sunscreens could put the public at a higher risk of skin cancer...
Feb 28, 2006 | 05:27 PM CST
Endorsement Program Launched for Skin Care Products, Sunscreens
The Skin and Cancer Foundation Australia (SCFA) announced a new partnership to put skin care claims such as natural, antiaging and UV protection to stringent new test levels under a new product endorsement program.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Year-End Review of Regulatory Issues
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
I have been accumulating odds and ends of regulatory issues over the year, and this column-the last of 2002-seems like an ideal place to present them.