Australia Requires AICIS Assessment Certificate for Retinal Used in Cosmetics

Source: Chemlinked

By: Winnie Xu

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.