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Cosmetic, personal care & household products
Warning notice – Keratin Complex Intense Rx
1 June 2011 - The government has issued a warning to consumers that Keratin Complex Intense Rx contains excessive levels of formaldehyde which can cause severe skin reactions and even cancer after exposure to chronic high exposure.
NICNAS announces free industry training workshops
25 May 2011 - Dates in May and June have been announced for Melbourne and Brisbane.
Restriction on triclosan in cosmetics
4 May 2011 - Triclosan is included in some cosmetics and household products as an antimicrobial agent.
Assessment of nanomaterials
4 May 2011 - NICNAS has introduced arrangements to ensure that all new industrial nanomaterials (including ingredients used in cosmetics) are assessed pre-market. (RM) A guidance document on requirements for submitting chemicals for assessment is available here
