Health & cosmetics

Most health products and cosmetics are safe when used appropriately. But where evidence shows a risk of serious injury or illness related to certain health products and cosmetics, these  must meet compulsory safety requirements known as mandatory safety standards. In some cases dangerous health products or cosmetics are banned from supply in Australia.

This section contains product safety information on various health products and cosmetics and includes information on:

• products that have a mandatory standard or ban
• choosing safe products
• using products safely
• possible safety issues that we are currently monitoring related to health and cosmetic products.
  

Other authorities

While we cover the general consumer products listed below, you may also obtain safety information from other authorities with a role in monitoring safety, providing advice and handling complaints about specific types of products.  

View other authorities that cover health products, cosmetics and related goods:

• Chemicals
• Drugs and therapeutic goods
• Food and groceries
• Poisons