Effective June 27, 2026, retinal used in consumer products, including cosmetics, can no longer be imported or manufactured in Australia without an AICIS assessment certificate.
On July 14, 2026, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that the importation and manufacture of retinal (retinaldehyde; CAS No. 116-31-4) for consumer use now requires an AICIS assessment certificate, effective June 27, 2026. The regulatory change follows a targeted human health hazard assessment that identified retinal as a developmental toxin.
We provide full-scale global cosmetic market entry services (including cosmetic registering & filing, regulatory consultation, customized training, market research, branding strategy). Please contact us to discuss how we can help you by [email protected]
South Korea has established a cosmetic safety assessment system through the partial amendment to the Cosmetics Act (Act No. 21302, promulgated on December 30, 2025). Under the new system, cosmetic responsible sellers are required to prepare and retain product safety assessment documentation reviewed by a safety assessor before products are placed on the market or distributed. MFDS plans to further develop detailed rules and conduct pilot programs in 2026, with phased implementation expected from 2028 and full mandatory application around 2031.
Request a Demo
