Consumer demand for transparency, wellness and ethical sourcing continues to reshape the cosmetics and personal care industry.
From clean beauty claims to therapeutic uses, the line between consumer products and therapeutic goods is increasingly blurred.
Brands in this space face scrutiny not only from regulators, but also from consumers who expect clarity and accountability. The regulatory environment includes the Australian Consumer Law, the Therapeutic Goods Act, cosmetics labelling requirements and voluntary advertising codes. Missteps can lead to significant brand damage, product recalls or TGA enforcement action.
Layer in ESG expectations, and increasing demand for high efficacy products, and this becomes a sector where staying compliant requires constant vigilance.
We understand the commercial and reputational risks faced by companies in the cosmetics and personal care space.
Our team advises on product labelling, packaging reforms, advertising claims, product recalls and therapeutic goods regulation across a wide range of products. We work with industry bodies and household name brands to help navigate regulatory change and evolving consumer expectations.
We don’t just advise, we participate in the sector. For example, we are active members of Accord, the peak national industry association representing manufacturers and marketers of hygiene, personal care and specialty products.
Sector knowledge
Our experience turns complex issues into clear, workable solutions.
Here are some examples of how we put our knowledge into action:
- Regulatory advice on the interface between cosmetics, therapeutic goods and food
- Product advertising clearance and labelling advice for the launch of private labels
- IP ownership advice relating to bespoke developed products
- Manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements with leading cosmetics brands
- Advising on major logistics, warehousing and 3PL agreements
- Modern slavery reporting, including due diligence for raw material supplies
- Advising on product recalls and reporting
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