Australia - Consultation on Proposed amendments to the Poisons Standard in Relation to Homosalate, Oxybenzone and Benzophenone

​The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has initiated a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Poisons Standard, aimed at enhancing the regulation of certain sunscreen ingredients and related substances. These proposals have been developed to ensure the safe use of chemicals in therapeutic and cosmetic sunscreens, while maintaining consistency across Australian jurisdictions.
The consultation focuses on three substances:
- Homosalate
- Oxybenzone
- Benzophenone (as an impurity/degradant)
These substances are being considered for rescheduling based on emerging scientific evidence and international regulatory trends. The proposed amendments include options for:
-  restrictions on the maximum concentration of these substances in sunscreens