Public affairs
ACCORD aims to build a high level of consumer confidence in industry products and a positive profile and image for the industry with key influencers.
| With this in mind, ACCORD is actively promoting the social contribution of the cosmetics and personal care sector in improving health and well-being, while promoting the benefits of industrial and institutional hygiene products with the media and other stakeholders. |  |
To support this, it's particularly important that we address unfounded rumours, as they can cause unnecessary concern to both consumers and regulators.
For this reason, addressing health and environmental scares and activist campaigns with effective issue management and communication strategies is an important part of our public affairs strategy.
ACCORD public statements on key issues like the emerging science of nanotechnology can be found on this site at Public Information & Issues.
In reporting on safety issues, it is vital that the media recognise the role of Australia's strong science-based system of public health and environmental regulation for industry products via agencies within the federal Department of Health & Ageing.
All ingredients in our industry's products are regulated for safety by the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS). For more details about NICNAS regulation refer to:
www.nicnas.gov.au
www.nicnas.gov.au/About_NICNAS/About_NICNAS_Brochure_PDF.pdf
www.nicnas.gov.au/Chemicals_In_Australia/Chemical_Schemes.asp
Chemical ingredients used in products for household and domestic use are also regulated for safety by the National Drugs & Poisons Scheduling Committee, which sets controls and use instructions for more hazardous ingredients.
And, depending on their specific use, some industry products are regulated by either the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) or the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
This expert, independent, scientific oversight of industry products ensures public health protection in Australia.
For additional information about the benefits and safety of industry products refer to the following websites:
