THE adoption of new regulatory
guidelines for sunscreens (PD 02
Nov) has been welcomed by the
Australian Self Medication Industry,
with the changes for the first time
allowing sunscreens with an SPF
rating of 50+ to be sold in Australia.
The higher ratings are the result
of significant developments in
sunscreen technology as well as the
adoption of new standards and
revised TGA guidelines.
ASMI said manufacturers can now
launch new sunscreens which will
provide greater protection across
the sun’s UV spectrum.
Existing sunscreens which were
listed on the ARTG prior to 10 Nov
remain legal to supply in Australia,
and are safe and effective to use
while they are within the labelled
expiry date.
There’s no mandated transition
period to the new regime and old
products can continue to be sold.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 13 Nov 12 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 13 Nov 12
IN WESTERN Australia, Michael’s Chemist Group has started stocking therapeutic Nicotine Vaping Products (NVPs), pursuant to the Federal Government’s new vaping laws (PD 25 Mar).
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