A department's reading of the legislation
Cosmetic procedures: new laws that apply to administering cosmetic medicines
NSW Health. Published page, New South Wales.
- Version
- Current as at 13 July 2021
- Last read
- 7 October 2026
Recorded as the department's reading, not as law. It describes the cosmetic medicines requirements added to the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 from 1 September 2021, which apply until the 2026 Regulation commences on 5 November 2026.
What changed
- 1 September 2021Amendments to the 2008 Regulation take effectThe page states amendments to the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 come into effect from 1 September 2021 to improve the safety of cosmetic medicines.
- Prohibits a person other than an authorised practitioner, or a nurse acting under the direction of a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner, from administering cosmetic medicines
- Requires the prescriber to personally review the patient, including by audio-visual link
- Sets storage requirements on the occupier of the premises
- Requires businesses to keep records, have risk management policies and procedures, have emergency equipment and ensure nurses are trained for patient medical emergencies
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