Media & Policy

Accord’s plan to foster cosmetic industry growth – Retail Beauty, Autumn 2024

Accord’s double-page spread in Retail Beauty shares our strategy to support sustainable growth and productivity for beauty companies and the wider industry.

Industry survey on climate change reveals company ambitions for positive actions are encountering barriers, especially for time-poor SMEs, 8 March 2024

“A diverse industry with diverse packaging” – New Accord Infographic outlines key opportunities and challenges on the road to improved packaging sustainability

Review of the Voluntary Industry Code to Support the AT ban

Economic value of the hygiene, personal care & specialty products industry: Case study – Sanitisers, disinfectants & cleaning products in Australia Infographic, June 2023

WipeSmart urges Australian consumers to check wipes pack for flushability according to the Australia-New Zealand Standard, May 2023

Economic value of the hygiene, personal care & specialty products industry: Case study – Hairdressing in Australia Infographic, May 2023

Accord Infographics on Australia’s effective but overly-complex regulatory frameworks: more efficient regulation with less red tape and greater international alignment will benefit all, November 2022

Regulatory Complexities & Challenges Infographic, November 2022

Australia has a robust regulatory system designed to deliver safety for consumers and the environment. But can the system be improved?

Ongoing improvements ensure Australian regulations remain fit for purpose so they can foster productivity and innovation.

Learn more about the complexities and challenges via our latest infographic.

Regulation for Safety & Confidence Infographic, November 2022

Hygiene, personal care and specialty chemical products are regulated to protect human health, safety and the environment. Australia has a rigorous and independent regulatory system at the federal, state/territory and local government levels.

Australia’s robust regulatory system for our products is outlined in our latest infographic.