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Cosmetic or therapeutic good? What pushes a product over the TGA line
The line between cosmetics and therapeutic goods isn’t always obvious. Here’s the framework for working out which side your product sits on, and what happens if you get it wrong.
Importing cosmetics into Australia: What overseas brands need to know
What overseas brands need to know about Australian cosmetic regulations, AICIS, ingredients, labelling and claims.
Cruelty-free: One of the most misunderstood claims in cosmetics?
No regulated definition, changing regulations and confused consumers – ‘cruelty-free’ is more complicated than it looks. Here’s what you need to know before making the claim.
Sustainable packaging regulations update – March 2026
Last updated March 2026 There's lots happening in the sustainable packaging regulations space, and it'll have a big impact for skincare and beauty brands in the future. In this post I'll give you an overview and keep it up-to-date with any developments. The National...
Cosmetics regulations in Australia unpacked – 2026 update
Australian cosmetics regulations can be confusing. This article and 12-page guide summarises the main things you need to know to make your life easier.
SPF testing drama – what’s going on with the CHOICE results?
You’ve probably seen the headlines by now: 16 out of 20 sunscreens failed to meet their SPF claims, according to a new investigation by consumer advocacy group CHOICE (read the full report here). The story’s been picked up by just about every major news outlet, and...
5 Things I Learned About Packaging (That Every Beauty Brand Should Know)
Last week I went to the 2025 Australasian Packaging Conference, hosted by the Australian Packaging Institute in Sydney. Not my usual scene - I tend to go to cosmetic industry events - but with the upcoming sustainable packaging regulations, I wanted to get a clearer...
How to make compliant sustainability claims (& avoid greenwashing)
Read about the ACCC’s focus on greenwashing and how you can find out more about making compliant sustainability claims about your cosmetics.
Cosmetic versus therapeutic claims: what’s the difference?
Learn about the difference between cosmetic and therapeutic claims for skincare brands in Australia, including examples.
10 beauty industry trends from Cosmoprof – 2023 and into the future
As I mentioned in my Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna wrap-up, seeing the latest industry trends is one of the benefits of going. Trends come and go and some last longer than others, but as a brand owner, it’s important to be aware of what consumers are looking for in...
Hi, I’m Jen
Founder of Skincare Business Foundations and Director of Clear Beauty Group. I help Australian skincare and beauty brands get compliant, credible and retail-ready.