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HSNO & Dangerous Goods
This law is in place for covering all cosmetics and household products such as cleaning products. Members need to be aware that compliance is mandatory to the group standards established under this law. The Cosmetic Group standard is currently under its annual review and will be further modified by July 2010. Non compliance will result in prosecution.
Therapeutic Products

This includes dietary supplements, cosmetics with theraputic claim and medical devices. All remain covered by the Medicines Act and it regulations however there is a further review which is looking at a new peice of legislation for these products which would see compulsory registration.

Compliance to the current law poses serious problems for some members as labelling of dietary supplements does not allow any therapeutic claim on the product or associated marketing materials. A similar situation occurs for cosmetics however cosmetic claims are permitted. If in doubt check with the DSA on whether you claim or product will comply with the current position.

                     
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