Publications

A report on the analysis of calls to the NSW Poisons Information Centre for the period June 2014 to May 2015.

A report on a survey of the presence of aromatic amines in textiles that are in direct and prolonged contact with the skin or the mouth.

The guidance prescribes concentrations of chemicals, below which a safety concern does not exist. It includes a list of 22 hazardous aromatic amines which can be derived from certain hazardous azo dyes in clothing, textiles and leather articles.

Alerts suppliers of cosmetics including hair products about the use of chemicals in cosmetics including the ingredient labelling requirements.

"Keratin Complex lntense Rx", ionic keratin protein restructuring serum for hair, in 50 ml containers sold in Australia between July 2010 and February 2011.

Under the Australian Consumer Law, bans are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury.

This bulletin outlines requirements of the 18-month interim ban on children’s plastic products with more than 1 per cent by weight diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP).