Our Industry
The formulated consumer, cosmetic, hygiene and specialty products industry is a significant part of a prosperous Australian economy.
Our industry's products play an important part in daily life
Every morning our products are used in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms and laundries throughout Australia as individuals and families ready themselves for the day ahead.
Products supplied by our industry include all types of cleaning agents, personal care products, cosmetics, fragrances, hygiene products, disinfectants, adhesives, sealants, protectants and other treatment products used in households, industry, institutions and agriculture.
These products play an important role in:
- Keeping Australia's households, workplaces, schools and institutions clean, hygienic and comfortable
- Personal hygiene, grooming and beauty treatments that help Australians look and feel their best
- Specialised uses that assist production and manufacturing to keep the wheels of commerce and industry turning
- Maintaining the hygienic and sanitary conditions essential for our food and hospitality industries and our hospitals, medical institutions and public places
All of these benefits are essential to safe, healthy living and maintaining the quality lifestyle we all too often take for granted.
Whether you are brushing your teeth, washing the dishes, slapping on sunscreen or dabbing on your favourite perfume you are using one of the many innovative and sustainable products manufactured by our industry.
A dynamic and innovative industry
With estimated annual retail-level product sales in the vicinity of $10 billion, our industry has a significant economic footprint within Australia.
In terms of direct employment, ACCORD members are responsible for more than 14,000 full-time equivalent positions.
And a range of other industries rely strongly on our industry and its products. This includes the: Australian retailing sector, beauty and haircare industry, food manufacturing sector, hospitality industry, contract cleaning industry, catering and restaurant trade, hospitals, clinics and other care institutions, farm production and other manufacturing operations.
Our members operate in all Australian states and territories. Across ACCORD's membership, the industry operates more than 50 local manufacturing operations. Our members are also active in innovation, with more than 50 percent of our members investing in local R&D.
All ACCORD members share a strong commitment to quality and innovation.