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Item

Ingredient Name

Purpose

Specific requirements

750

BACILLUS COAGULANS

A

Only permitted for use in medicines:

(a) limited to oral routes of administration; and

(b) when the strain of Bacillus coagulans is confirmed to be:

(i) Microbial Type Culture Collection (MTCC) accession number 5260; and/or

(ii) MTCC accession number 5856.

The strain of Bacillus coagulans must be declared on the label.

When the strain of Bacillus coagulans is MTCC accession number 5260:

(a) the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 6 billion cfu of Bacillus coagulans strain MTCC accession number 5260; and

(b) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (CHILD2) ‘Not suitable for children’; and

- (BACCOAG) 'Bacillus coagulans may affect the way some medicines work, including immunosuppressants. Consult your health professional before taking with other medicines (or words to that effect).'

When the strain of Bacillus coagulans is MTCC accession number 5856:

(a) the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 2 billion cfu of Bacillus coagulans strain MTCC accession number 5856; and

(b) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women' (or words to that effect);

- (CHILD2) ‘Not suitable for children’; and

- (BACCOAG) 'Bacillus coagulans may affect the way some medicines work, including immunosuppressants. Consult your health professional before taking with other medicines (or words to that effect).'

751

BACILLUS SUBTILIS

A

Only to be used in a medicine where ADM Australia Pty Ltd (Client ID 33326), who applied to have the ingredient included in this Determination, is the sponsor of the medicine or has given written authorisation to the sponsor of a medicine to include the ingredient in the medicine. This paragraph ceases to be a requirement for this ingredient after 14 June 2026.

The route of administration for medicines that contain Bacillus subtilis must be limited to oral.

Only permitted for use in medicines when the strain of Bacillus subtilis is confirmed to be Agricultural Research Service Culture Collection (NRRL) accession number B-67989.

The strain of Bacillus subtilis must be declared on the label.

Bacillus subtilis is not permitted for use in children under the age of 2 years.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than:

(a) 1 billion cfu Bacillus subtilis in individuals aged 2 to 17 years (inclusive); and

(b) 5 billion cfu Bacillus subtilis in individuals aged 18 years and above.

The following warning statements (or words to the same effect) are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women';

- (ANTIBI1) ‘To be administered 2-3 hours before or after antibiotics’; and

- (IMMUNO2) ‘May not be suitable for someone taking immunomodulators. Consult your health professional before taking with other medicines’.

752

BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA

A, E, H

The herbal substance must be derived from leaf oil only.

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10g/kg or 10g/L or 1%.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (IRRIT) 'If irritation develops - discontinue use'

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended'

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women' (or words to that effect).

753

BACOPA MONNIERI

A, H

754

BALLOTA NIGRA

A, H

755

BALM OF GILEAD BUD DRY

A, H

756

BALM OF GILEAD BUD POWDER

A, H

757

BALSAM COPAIBA

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

758

BAMBUSA BREVIFLORA

A, E, H

759

BAMBUSA TEXTILIS

A, H

760

BANANA

E

761

BANANA DISTILLATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

762

BAPTISIA CONFUSA

A, H

763

BAPTISIA TINCTORIA

A, H

764

BARBAREA VULGARIS

A, H

765

BARIUM CARBONATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

766

BARIUM CHLORIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

767

BARIUM SULFATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

768

BARLEY

E

Gluten is a mandatory component of Barley when the route of administration is other than topical and mucosal.

769

BARLEY LEAF

E

770

BASIC BUTYLATED METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in oral medicines.

771

BASIC FUCHSIN

E

Only for use as a colour ingredient in topical medicines for dermal application.

772

BASIC RED 1

E

Only for use as a colour in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

773

BASIC VIOLET 11:1

E

Only for use as a colour in topical medicines for dermal application and not intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

774

BASIL OIL COMOROS

A, E, H

Methyl chavicol is a mandatory component of Basil oil Comoros.

When the concentration of Methyl chavicol in the medicine is more than 5%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25mL.

When the concentration of Methyl chavicol in the medicine is more than 5% and the nominal capacity of the container is 25mL or less, a restricted flow insert must fitted on the container, and the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect).

775

BASIL OIL EUROPEAN

A, E, H

Methyl chavicol is a mandatory component of Basil oil European.

When the concentration of Methyl chavicol in the medicine is more than 5%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25mL.

When the concentration of Methyl chavicol in the medicine is more than 5% and the nominal capacity of the container is 25mL or less, a restricted flow insert must fitted on the container, and the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect).

776

BASSIA SCOPARIA

A, H

777

BATYL ALCOHOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

778

BAY LEAF

E

779

BAY OIL

A, E, H

When the total concentration of bay oil in the medicine is more than 25%:

(a) the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 mL;

(b) the container must be fitted with a restricted flow insert;

(c) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or word to that effect);

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'; and

(d) when the nominal capacity of the container is greater than 15 mL, the container must also be fitted with a child resistant closure.

780

BEESWAX ABSOLUTE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

781

BEESWAX ALCOHOLS

A

The route of administration for medicines that contain beeswax alcohols must be limited to oral.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 150 mg beeswax alcohols.

The following warning statements (or words to the same effect) are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) ‘Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women’; and

- (CHILD2) ‘Not suitable for children’.

782

BEET RED

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

783

BEETROOT

E, H

784

BEGONIA FIMBRISTIPULA

A, H

785

BEHENETH-10

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.5%.

Residual levels of ethylene oxide are to be kept below the level of detection.

786

BEHENIC ACID

E

When for oral ingestion, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 383.5 milligrams of behenic acid.

787

BEHENOXY DIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

788

BEHENOYL STEARIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2.4%.

789

BEHENTRIMONIUM METILSULFATE

E

Behentrimonium metilsulfate must:

(a) Only be used in topical medicines for dermal application; and

(b) Not be included in medicines intended for use on broken skin or in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 1.06%.

790

BEHENYL ALCOHOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

791

BELLADONNA HERB DRY

A, H

Alkaloids calculated as hyoscyamine and atropine are mandatory components of Belladonna herb dry.

The concentration of alkaloids calculated as hyoscyamine in the medicine and must be no more than 300 micrograms/Kg or 300 micrograms/L or 0.00003%.

The concentration of atropine in the medicine must be no more than 100 micrograms/kg or 100 micrograms/L or 0.00001%.

792

BELLADONNA HERB POWDER

A, H

Alkaloids calculated as hyoscyamine and atropine are mandatory components of Belladonna herb powder.

The concentration of alkaloids calculated as hyoscyamine in the medicine must be no more than 300 micrograms/Kg or 300 micrograms/L or 0.00003%.

The concentration of atropinei n the medicine must be no more than 100 micrograms/kg or 100 micrograms/L or 0.00001%.

793

BELLADONNA HERB PREPARED

A, H

Alkaloids calculated as hyoscyamine and atropine are mandatory components of Belladonna herb prepared and must be declared in the application.

The concentration of alkaloids calculated as hyoscyamine from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 300 micrograms/Kg or 300 micrograms/L or 0.00003%.

The concentration of atropine from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 100 micrograms/kg or 100 micrograms/L or 0.00001%.

794

BELLIS PERENNIS

A, H

795

BEMOTRIZINOL

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%.

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

796

BENINCASA HISPIDA

A, E, H

797

BENTONITE

E

798

BENZALDEHYDE

E

799

BENZALDEHYDE GLYCERYL ACETAL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

800

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and nasal sprays.

When benzalkonium chloride is used in a topical medicine for dermal application, the concentration in the medicine must not be more than 5%.

When benzalkonium chloride is used in a nasal spray dosage form, the concentration of benzalkonium chloride in the medicine must not be more than 0.03%.

When benzalkonium chloride is used in a nasal spray dosage form which is either:

(i) indicated for use in children; or

(ii) not specifically indicated for adults only;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (NTAKEN2) 'Not to be used by children under 2 years old' (or words to that effect).

801

BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE

E

Only for use as a preservative in topical medicines for dermal application.

802

BENZOIC ACID

E, H

803

BENZOIN

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

804

BENZOIN SIAM

A, E, H

805

BENZOIN SUMATRA

A, E, H

806

BENZOPHENONE

E

Permitted for topical use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

The total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing benzophenone must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

807

BENZOTHIAZOLE

E

Benzothiazole must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

The total concentration of the fragrance proprietary excipient formulation containing benzothiazole must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

808

BENZYL ACETATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

809

BENZYL ACETONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used as a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

810

BENZYL ALCOHOL

A, E

When used as an active ingredient:

a) permitted for use only in medicated throat lozenges; and

b) when the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 300mg, the following warning statement must be included on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) ‘Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women’ (or words to that effect).

811

BENZYL BENZOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

812

BENZYL BUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

813

BENZYL CINNAMATE

E

Only for use in:

(a) topical medicines for dermal application when the concentration of benzyl cinnamate in the medicine is not greater than 0.15%; or

(b) medicines in combination with other permitted ingredients as a constituent of a flavour proprietary excipient formulation when the total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in the medicine is not more than 5%.

Not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

814

BENZYL DIMETHYL CARBINYL-N-BUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

815

BENZYL FORMATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

816

BENZYL ISOAMYL ETHER

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

817

BENZYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

818

BENZYL ISOVALERATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

819

BENZYL LAURATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

820

BENZYL PHENYLACETATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

821

BENZYL PROPIONATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

822

BENZYL SALICYLATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

823

BENZYL TIGLATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

824

BENZYLIDENE ACETONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

825

BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 6% (as acid).

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

826

BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM

A, H

827

BERBERIS ARISTATA

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

The medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women' (or words to that effect).

828

BERBERIS VULGARIS

A, E, H

829

BERGAMOT OIL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour, the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance, the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

The medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.' (or words to that effect)

830

BERGAMOT OIL BERGAPTEN-FREE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

831

BERGAMOT OIL COLDPRESSED

A, E, H

When for internal use oxedrine is a mandatory component of bergamot oil coldpressed.

The maximum recommended daily dose must provide no more than 30 milligrams of oxedrine.

The warning statement (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight' (or words to that effect) must be included on the medicine label unless the medicine is:

a) for internal use; or

b) in preparations containing 0.4 per cent or less of bergamot oil coldpressed; or

c) for use in soaps or bath or shower gels that are washed off the skin.

832

BERGAMOT OIL TERPENELESS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

833

BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA

A, E, H

834

BETA RAPA

A, E, H

835

BETA VULGARIS

A, E, H

836

BETA,4-DIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-3-ENE-1-PROPAN-1-AL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

837

BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

838

BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE ALCOHOL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

839

BETA-DAMASCENONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

840

BETA-DAMASCONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

841

BETA-HOMO CYCLOCITRAL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

842

BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID

A

843

BETA-IONONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

844

BETA-IONONE EPOXIDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

845

BETA-ISO-METHYL IONONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

846

BETA-METHYL NAPHTHYL KETONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

847

BETA-N-METHYL IONONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

848

BETA-NAPHTHOL ETHYLETHER

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

849

BETA-NAPHTHOL METHYL ETHER

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

850

BETA-NAPHTHYL ANTHRANILATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

851

BETA-NAPHTHYL ISOBUTYL ETHER

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

852

BETA-PINENE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

853

BETA-TOCOPHEROL

E

854

BETACAROTENE

A, E

When Vitamin A is declared as an equivalent of Betacarotene and the medicine is for oral or sublingual use in adults the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (VITA3) ‘The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700 micrograms retinol equivalents for women and 900 micrograms retinol equivalents for men.’

855

BETADEX

E

856

BETAGLUCAN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.01%.

857

BETAINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

858

BETAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

E

859

BETULA LENTA

A, H

Methyl salicylate is a mandatory component of Betula lenta.

Not to be included in medicines for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

When used internally, the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 0.001%.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is other than spray, the medicine requires child resistant packaging.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is spray, the medicine does not require child resistant packaging if:

- the delivery device is engaged into the container in such a way that prevents it from being readily removed;

- direct suction through the delivery device results in delivery of no more than one dosage unit; and

- actuation of the spray device is ergonomically difficult for young children to accomplish.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (METSAL) ‘Contains methyl salicylate’ (or words to that effect).

When for use in topical medicines for dermal application:

i) the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 25%;

ii) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT2) 'Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant' (or words to that effect);

- (CHILD4) 'Do not use [this product/insert name of product] in children 6 years of age or less';

- (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.' (or words to that effect);

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to that effect);

iii) if the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine is greater than 1%, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (IRRIT) 'If irritation develops, discontinue use'.

860

BETULA NIGRA

A, H

Cresol, eugenol and methyl salicylate are mandatory components of Betula nigra.

For external use only when the total concentration of cresols, xylenols and other phenol homologues in the medicine is greater than 3%.

When for internal use, the concentration of eugenol in the medicine must not exceed 0.06%.

When the concentration of eugenol in the medicine is more than 25%:

a) the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 mL;

b) the medicine must be fitted with a restricted flow insert;

c) when the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 mL, the medicine must be fitted with a child resistant closure; and

d) the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

Not to be included in medicines for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

When used internally, the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 0.001%.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is other than spray, the medicine requires child resistant packaging.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is spray, the medicine does not require child resistant packaging if:

- the delivery device is engaged into the container in such a way that prevents it from being readily removed;

- direct suction through the delivery device results in delivery of no more than one dosage unit; and

- actuation of the spray device is ergonomically difficult for young children to accomplish.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (METSAL) ‘Contains methyl salicylate’ (or words to that effect).

When for use in topical medicines for dermal application:

i) the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 25%;

ii) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT2) 'Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant' (or words to that effect);

- (CHILD4) 'Do not use [this product/insert name of product] in children 6 years of age or less';

- (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.' (or words to that effect);

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to that effect);

iii) if the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine is greater than 1%, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (IRRIT) 'If irritation develops, discontinue use'.

861

BETULA PENDULA

A, E, H

Methyl salicylate is a mandatory component of Betula pendula.

Not to be included in medicines for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

When used internally, the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 0.001%.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is other than spray, the medicine requires child resistant packaging.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is spray, the medicine does not require child resistant packaging if:

- the delivery device is engaged into the container in such a way that prevents it from being readily removed;

- direct suction through the delivery device results in delivery of no more than one dosage unit; and

- actuation of the spray device is ergonomically difficult for young children to accomplish.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (METSAL) 'Contains methyl salicylate' (or words to that effect).

When for use in topical medicines for dermal application:

i) the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 25%

ii) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT2) 'Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant' (or words to that effect);

- (CHILD4) 'Do not use [this product/insert name of product] in children 6 years of age or less';

- (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.' (or words to that effect);

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to that effect);

iii) if the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine is greater than 1%, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (IRRIT) 'If irritation develops, discontinue use'.

862

BETULA PUBESCENS

A, E, H

863

BICYCLO(2.2.1)HEPT-5-ENE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID, 3-(1-METHYLETHYL)-, ETHYL ESTER, (1R,2R,3R,4S)-REL-

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

864

BICYCLO(2.2.2)OCT-5-ENE-2-CARBOXALDEHYDE, 6-METHYL-8-(1-METHYLETHYL)-

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

865

BIFIDOBACTERIUM ADOLESCENTIS

A

866

BIFIDOBACTERIUM ANIMALIS

A

867

BIFIDOBACTERIUM ANIMALIS SSP ANIMALIS

A

868

BIFIDOBACTERIUM ANIMALIS SSP LACTIS

A

869

BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM

A

870

BIFIDOBACTERIUM BREVE

A

871

BIFIDOBACTERIUM INFANTIS

A

872

BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS

A

873

BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM

A

874

BILBERRY

E

875

BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

876

BIOTA ORIENTALIS

A, H

877

BIOTIN

A, E

878

BIRCH LEAF DRY

A, E, H

Methyl salicylate is a mandatory component of birch leaf dry.

Not to be included in medicines for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

When used internally, the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 0.001%.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is other than spray, the medicine requires child resistant packaging.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is spray, the medicine does not require child resistant packaging if:

- the delivery device is engaged into the container in such a way that prevents it from being readily removed;

- direct suction through the delivery device results in delivery of no more than one dosage unit; and

- actuation of the spray device is ergonomically difficult for young children to accomplish.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (METSAL) 'Contains methyl salicylate' (or words to that effect).

When for use in topical medicines for dermal application:

i) the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 25%

ii) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT2) 'Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant' (or words to that effect);

- (CHILD4) 'Do not use [this product/insert name of product] in children 6 years of age or less';

- (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.' (or words to that effect);

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to that effect);

iii) if the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine is greater than 1%, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (IRRIT) 'If irritation develops, discontinue use'.

879

BIRCH TAR OIL RECTIFIED

A, E, H

Cresol is a mandatory component of birch tar oil rectified.

For external use only when the total concentration of cresols, xylenols and other phenol homologues in the medicine is greater than 3%.

880

BIS-BUTYLDIMETICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in topical medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.5%.

881

BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

882

BIS-ETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYDIMETHOXY BENZYLMALONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

883

BIS-MACROGOL 900 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2.5%.

884

BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

 The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.2%.

885

BIS-STEARYL DIMETICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 2.30%.

886

BIS-STEARYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/STEARYL HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 7%.

887

BISABOLENE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

888

BISABOLOL

E

If used as an excipient, the medicine is only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

889

BITTER ALMOND OIL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

The absence of amygdalin in the medicine must be declared.

890

BITTERN

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of bittern.

Only permitted for use in:

(a) medicines limited to oral routes of administration; and

(b) topical medicines for dermal administration.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

891

BIXA ORELLANA

A, E, H

892

BLACK BONED CHICKEN POWDER

A

893

BLACK COHOSH DRY

A, H

The medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (BCOHOSH) 'Warning: In very rare cases - black cohosh has been associated with liver failure. If you are experiencing yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes - dark urine - nausea - vomiting - unusual tiredness - weakness - stomach or abdominal pain - and/or loss of appetite - you should stop using this product and see your doctor.'

894

BLACK COHOSH POWDER

A, H

The medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (BCOHOSH) 'Warning: In very rare cases - black cohosh has been associated with liver failure. If you are experiencing yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes - dark urine - nausea - vomiting - unusual tiredness - weakness - stomach or abdominal pain - and/or loss of appetite - you should stop using this product and see your doctor.'

895

BLACK CURRANT

E

896

BLACK CURRANT ABSOLUTE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

897

BLACK CURRANT FRESH

A, E, H

898

BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

899

BLACK OF CURACAO SPIDER

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

900

BLACK PEPPER OIL

A, E, H

901

BLACK RASPBERRY

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

902

BLACK SNAKE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

903

BLACKBERRY

E

904

BLACKBERRY OILS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

905

BLACKBERRY WINE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

906

BLACKCURRANT ESTERS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

907

BLACKCURRANT JUICE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

908

BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES

E

When for oral or sublingual use, sucrose is a mandatory component of blackstrap molasses.

909

BLADDERWRACK DRY

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Bladderwrack dry.

Only for external use when the concentration of iodine in the medicine (excluding salts derivatives or iodophors) is 2.5% or less.

Only for internal use when the medicine contains less than 300 micrograms of iodine per maximum recommended daily dose.

910

BLADDERWRACK POWDER

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Bladderwrack powder.

Only for external use when the concentration of iodine in the medicine (excluding salts derivatives or iodophors) is 2.5% or less.

Only for internal use when the medicine contains less than 300 micrograms of iodine per maximum recommended daily dose.

911

BLAINVILLEA ACMELLA

A, E, H

When used as an excipient, permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

912

BLETILLA STRIATA

A, H

913

BLUE FLAG RHIZOME DRY

A, H

914

BLUE FLAG RHIZOME POWDER

A, H

915

BLUEBERRY

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

916

BLUEBERRY JUICE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

917

BLUMEA LACERA

A, H

918

BOEHMERIA NIVEA

A, H

919

BOERHAVIA DIFFUSA

A, H

920

BOERHAVIA REPENS

A, H

921

BOGBEAN LEAF DRY

A, H

922

BOGBEAN LEAF POWDER

A, H

923

BOIS DE ROSE OIL

A, E, H

924

BOMBAX CEIBA

A, H

925

BORAGO OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

Only for use when the preparation is 'fixed oil' and the fixed oil is derived from seeds of Borago officinalis.

926

BORAX

A, E, H

Boron is a mandatory component of borax.

The percentage of boron from borax should be calculated based on the molecular weight of borax.

The maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 6mg of boron.

In preparations for dermal use, which are not for paediatric or antifungal use, the concentration of boron in the medicine must be no more than 3500 mg/kg or 3500 mg/L or 0.35%.

 When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 3 mg of boron and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, one of the following warning statements is required on the label:

- (NTAKEN12) 'Not to be taken by children under 12 years old' (or words to that effect); or

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 1 mg boron and up to, and including, 3 mg of boron, and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, one of the following warning statements is required on the label:

- (NTAKEN2) 'Not to be taken by children under 2 years old' (or words to that effect); or

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

When for excipient use and the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 1 mg of boron and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (BORON) 'Contains boron' (or words to that effect).

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (BROKEN) 'Use on unbroken skin only' (or words to that effect).

927

BORAX PENTAHYDRATE

A, E

Boron is a mandatory component of borax pentahydrate.

The percentage of boron from borax pentahydrate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of borax pentahydrate.

The maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 6mg of boron from borax pentahydrate.

In preparations for dermal use, which are not for paediatric or antifungal use, the concentration of boron in the medicine must not be more than 3500 mg/kg or 3500 g/L or 0.35%.

 When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 3 mg of boron and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, one of the following warning statements is required on the label:

- (NTAKEN12) 'Not to be taken by children under 12 years old' (or words to that effect); or

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 1 mg boron and up to, and including, 3 mg of boron, and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, one of the following warning statements is required on the label:

- (NTAKEN2) 'Not to be taken by children under 2 years old' (or words to that effect); or

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

When for excipient use and the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 1 mg of boron and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (BORON) 'Contains boron' (or words to that effect).

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (BROKEN) 'Use on unbroken skin only' (or words to that effect).

928

BORIC ACID

A, H

Boron is a mandatory component of boric acid.

The percentage of boron from boric acid should be calculated based on the molecular weight of boric acid.

The maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 6mg of boron.

In preparations for dermal use, which are not for paediatric or antifungal use, the concentration of boron in the medicine must not be more than 3500 mg/kg or 3500 mg/L or 0.35%.

 When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 3 mg of boron and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, one of the following warning statements is required on the label:

- (NTAKEN12) 'Not to be taken by children under 12 years old' (or words to that effect); or

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 1 mg boron and up to, and including, 3 mg of boron, and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, one of the following warning statements is required on the label:

- (NTAKEN2) 'Not to be taken by children under 2 years old' (or words to that effect); or

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

When for excipient use and the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 1 mg of boron and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (BORON) 'Contains boron' (or words to that effect).

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (BROKEN) 'Use on unbroken skin only' (or words to that effect).

929

BORNEOL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

930

BORNYL ACETATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

931

BORON NITRIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

932

BORONIA ABSOLUTE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

933

BORONIA MEGASTIGMA

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

934

BOSWELLIA CARTERII

A, E, H

935

BOSWELLIA SERRATA

A, E, H

936

BOSWELLIA THURIFERA

A, H

937

BOVINE CALCIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE

A

938

BOVINE CHONDROITIN SULFATE

A

939

BOVINE COLOSTRUM POWDER

A

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (BABY3) ‘Not suitable for use in children under the age of 12 months except on the advice of a health professional.’ (or words to that effect).

940

BOVINE LACTOFERRIN

A

941

BOVINE POTASSIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE

A

942

BOVINE SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE

A, E

When used as an excipient:

- only for use in topical medicines for dermal application;

- not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye; and

- the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.001%.

943

BOVINE WHEY IG-RICH FRACTION

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (BABY3) 'Not suitable for use in children under the age of 12 months except on the advice of a health professional.’ (or words to that effect).

944

BRANDY

E

945

BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS/ALEURITES FORDI OIL COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not for use in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

946

BRASSICA CHINENSIS

A, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica chinensis when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

947

BRASSICA JUNCEA

A, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica juncea when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

948

BRASSICA NAPUS

A, E, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica napus when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

949

BRASSICA NIGRA

A, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica nigra when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

950

BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. BOTRYTIS

A, E, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica oleracea var. botrytis when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

951

BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. CAPITATA

A, E, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica oleracea var. capitata when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

952

BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. GEMMIFERA

A, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica oleracea var gemmifera when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

953

BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. ITALICA

A, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica oleracea var. italica when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

954

BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. VIRIDIS

A, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica oleracea var. viridis when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

955

BRASSICA PEKINENSIS

A, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica pekinensis when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

956

BRASSICA RAPA

A, E, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Brassica rapa when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

957

BRILLIANT BLACK BN

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

958

BRILLIANT BLUE FCF

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for oral, topical and dental use.

959

BRILLIANT BLUE FCF ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for oral and topical use.

960

BRILLIANT BLUE FCF BARIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for oral and topical use.

961

BRILLIANT SCARLET 4R

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines for topical and oral routes of administration.

962

BRILLIANT SCARLET 4R ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines for topical and oral routes of administration.

963

BRIZA MEDIA

A, H

964

BROCCOLI

E

965

BROMELAINS

A

May be derived from either the stem or fruit of the pineapple (Ananas comosus).

966

BROMOSTYROL

E

Not for use in infants

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

967

BROMUS CATHARTICUS

A, H

968

BROMUS INERMIS

A, H

969

BROMUS RAMOSUS SUBSP. RAMOSUS

A, H

970

BRONOPOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

971

BROUSSONETIA PAPYRIFERA

A, H

972

BROWN FK

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

973

BRUNFELSIA UNIFLORA

A, H

The maximum daily dose must be no more than the equivalent of 1mg of the dry herbal material.

974

BRUSSEL SPROUT

E

975

BRYONIA ALBA

A, H

976

BRYONIA DIOICA

A, H

977

BUCHU LEAF DRY

A, H

978

BUCHU LEAF OIL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

979

BUCHU LEAF POWDER

A, E, H

980

BUCKWHEAT

E, H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic or excipient ingredient.

981

BUDDLEJA OFFICINALIS

A, H

982

BULNESIA SARMIENTI

A, E, H

983

BUNIAS ORIENTALIS

A, H

984

BUPLEURUM FALCATUM

A, H

985

BURDOCK LEAF DRY

A, H

986

BURDOCK LEAF POWDER

A, H

987

BURDOCK ROOT DRY

A, H

988

BURDOCK ROOT POWDER

A, H

989

BUSHMASTER SNAKE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

990

BUTAN-1-OL

E

The residual solvent limit for Butan-1-ol is 50 mg per maximum recommended daily dose.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

991

BUTANE

E

Only for use as an excipient propellant ingredient.

992

BUTOXYETHANOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

993

BUTTER

E

994

BUTTER ACIDS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

995

BUTTER ESTERS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

996

BUTTER STARTER DISTILLATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

997

BUTYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

998

BUTYL ACETATE

E

The residual solvent limit for Butyl acetate is 50 mg per maximum recommended daily dose.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

999

BUTYL BUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1000

BUTYL BUTYRYL LACTATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1001

BUTYL CAPROATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1002

BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 15%.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (EYE) 'Avoid contact with eyes' (or words to that effect)

- (EYE2) 'May be irritant to the eyes' (or words to that effect).

1003

BUTYL FORMATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1004

BUTYL HYDROXYBENZOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1005

BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1006

BUTYL ISOVALERATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1007

BUTYL LACTATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1008

BUTYL LEVULINATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1009

BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in preparation must not be more than 5%.

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

1010

BUTYL PROPIONATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1011

BUTYL STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1012

BUTYL UNDECYLENATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1013

BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE

E

1014

BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE

E

1015

BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10%.

1016

BUTYLIDENE PHTHALIDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1017

BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 7%.

1018

BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1019

BUTYRALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1020

BUTYRIC ACID

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1021

C1-8 ALKYL TETRAHYDROXYCYCLOHEXANOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.012%.

1022

C10-12 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE

E

Only permitted for use in solid or semi-solid medicines or in medicines:

(a) containing 25% or less of hydrocarbons, liquid; or

(b) when packed in pressurised spray packs; or

(c) when packed in containers with a capacity of 2 millilitres or less.

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must not be more than 1%.

1023

C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1024

C11-13 ALKANE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%.

1025

C11-14-ISO-ALCOHOL C-13 RICH

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

1026

C12-13 PARETH-23

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.125%.

Residual levels of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide (and related substances) are to be kept below the level of detection.

1027

C12-13 PARETH-3

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.125%.

Residual levels of 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide (and related substances) are to be kept below the level of detection.

1028

C12-15 ALKYL LACTATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.2%.

1029

C12-15 ALKYL OCTANOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1030

C12-20 ACID PEG-8 ESTER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.2%.

1031

C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.75%.

1032

C12-22 ALKYL ACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in topical medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration of C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer in the medicine must not be more than 5%.

1033

C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1034

C14-22 ALCOHOLS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2.55%.

1035

C15-16 ISOPARAFFIN

E

C15-16 isoparaffin must only be included in topical medicines:

(a) for dermal application; and

(b) where the dosage form of the medicine is not spray.

The total concentration of C15-16 isoparaffin and C17-18 isoparaffin in the medicine must not be more than 50%.

When the nominal capacity of the container is more than 2 mL and the medicine is not a solid or semi-solid preparation, the total concentration of designated solvents (including C15-16 isoparaffin) in the medicine must not be more than 25%.

1036

C15-19 ALKANE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 7%.

1037

C17-18 ISOPARAFFIN

E

C17-18 isoparaffin must only be included in topical medicines:

(a) for dermal application; and

(b) where the dosage form of the medicine is not spray.

The total concentration of C15-16 isoparaffin and C17-18 isoparaffin in the medicine must not be more than 50%.

When the nominal capacity of the container is more than 2 mL and the medicine is not a solid or semi-solid preparation, the total concentration of designated solvents (including C17-18 isoparaffin) in the medicine must not be more than 25%.

1038

C18-36 ACID GLYCOL ESTER

E

Only for use topical medicines for dermal application.

1039

C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1040

C2-OCTENAL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1041

C20-40 ALCOHOLS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1042

C20-40 ALKYL STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

1043

C20-40 PARETH-24

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.25%.

1044

C20-40 PARETH-3

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

1045

C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETICONE CROSSPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

1046

C9-11 ISOPARAFFIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1047

C9-11 PARETH-3

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1048

C9-15 ALKYL PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.12%

1049

CABBAGE

E

1050

CABREUVA OIL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

1051

CADE OIL

A, E, H

1052

CAESALPINIA SAPPAN

A, H

1053

CAFFEINE

A, E, H

When used as an excipient, only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

Only for use as an active ingredient for:

(a) oral use in adults when the medicine consists principally of one or more designated active ingredients prescribed in Schedule 14 to the Regulations (other than caffeine); and

(b) Topical medicines for dermal application that are directed for use in adults only.

When for topical application:

(a) the concentration of total caffeine in the medicine must not be more than 1%; and

(b) the medicine must not be intended for use on broken skin.

When for internal use or oral application, the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must provide no more than 100 mg of caffeine from this ingredient.

When for internal use or oral application, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

When the medicine is packaged for supply as a divided preparation and is for internal use or oral application, the medicine must not contain a concentration of total caffeine greater than 33%.

When the medicine is packaged for supply as an undivided preparation and is for internal use or oral application, the medicine must not contain a concentration of total caffeine greater than 1%.

When the medicine is for internal use or oral application, a maximum recommended dose of the medicine must not provide more than 100 mg of total caffeine within a 3 hour period.

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides greater than 10 mg of total caffeine and the medicine is for internal use or oral application, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (CAFF) 'Contains [state quantity per dosage unit or per mL or per gram of product] total caffeine [per dosage unit or per mL or per gram]. A cup of instant coffee contains approximately 80 mg of caffeine.'

- (CAFFPREG) ‘Caffeine intake more than 200 mg per day is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.’

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides greater than 80 mg of total caffeine and the medicines is for internal use or oral application, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (CAFFLMT) 'Limit the use of caffeine-containing products (including tea and coffee) when taking this product.'

- (CAFFCYP) ‘Caffeine interacts with enzyme CYP1A2 in the liver. Consult your health professional before taking with other medicines’ (or words to that effect).

1054

CAJUPUT OIL

A, E, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Cajuput oil.

When the concentration in the medicine is more than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 mL.

When the concentration in the medicine is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 mL, a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container.

When the concentration in the medicine is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 15 mL, a restricted flow insert must be fitted to the container.

When the concentration in the medicine is more than 25%, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or word to that effect)

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

When the concentration of cineole in the preparation is more than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 mL.

When the concentration of cineole in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 mL but no more than 25mL, the medicine must have a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert fitted on the container and the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or word to that effect)

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

When the concentration of cineole in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is no more than 15 mL, the medicine must have the restricted flow insert fitted on the container and the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or word to that effect)

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

1055

CALAMINE

A, E

Only for use as an active or excipient ingredient for dermal application.

When used as an active ingredient, can only be supplied as an uncompounded medicine substance packed for retail sale and must comply with an uncompounded substance monograph of the British Pharmacopoeia, as in force or existing from time to time.

1056

CALANUS FINMARCHICUS OIL

A

Only to be used in a medicine where Blackmores Ltd (Client ID 10576), who applied to have the ingredient included in this Determination, is the sponsor of the medicine or has given written authorisation to the sponsor of a medicine to include the ingredient in the medicine. This paragraph ceases to be a requirement for this ingredient after 1 March 2025.

The route of administration for medicines that contain Calanus finmarchicus oil must be limited to oral.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 2.3 g of Calanus finmarchicus oil.

The following warning statements (or words to that effect) are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women'; and

- (ADULT) ‘Adults only'.

1057

CALCIFEDIOL MONOHYDRATE

A

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 10 micrograms of calcifediol.

Only for use in oral medicines.

Calcifediol must not be used in medicines with other Vitamin D analogues; such as ergocalciferol or colecalciferol.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the label:

- (CFEDIOL) 'Calcifediol may have similar effects to Vitamin D. Consult your health care professional before taking in combination with other medicines.' (or words to that effect);

- (OTHVITD) 'The medicine should not be taken in combination with supplements containing Vitamin D without medical advice' (or words to that effect);

- (CHILD9) 'Use in children under 9 years is not recommended' (or words to that effect).

1058

CALCIFIED LITHOTHAMNION SPECIES

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

1059

CALCIFIED LITHOTHAMNION TOPHIFORME

A

Only for oral use.

1060

CALCIUM ALGINATE

E

1061

CALCIUM AMINO ACID CHELATE

A, H

Calcium is a mandatory component of calcium amino acid chelate.

The concentration of calcium in the calcium amino acid chelate must be no more than 25% w/w.

1062

CALCIUM ASCORBATE

A, E, H

1063

CALCIUM ASCORBATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

1064

CALCIUM ASPARTATE

A

1065

CALCIUM ASPARTATE HYDROCHLORIDE DIHYDRATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

1066

CALCIUM BEHENATE

E

Behenic acid is a mandatory component of Calcium behenate.

When for oral ingestion, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 383.5 mg of Behenic acid.

1067

CALCIUM BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE

A, H

1068

CALCIUM BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE MONOHYDRATE

A, H

1069

CALCIUM CARBONATE

A, E, H

1070

CALCIUM CASEINATE

E

1071

CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE

E

1072

CALCIUM CITRATE

A, E, H

1073

CALCIUM CITRATE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

1074

CALCIUM DIASPARTATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

1075

CALCIUM FLUORIDE

H

The percentage of fluoride from Calcium fluoride should be calculated based on the molecular weight of Calcium fluoride.

The concentration of fluoride in the product from all ingredients must be no more than 10mg/kg or 10mg/L or 0.1%.

1076

CALCIUM FOLINATE

A

Folinic acid is a mandatory component of calcium folinate.

The maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 500 micrograms of folinic acid.

When the medicine contains a combination of folic acid, folinic acid or levomefolic acid, the medicine must not provide more than a combined total of 500 micrograms of folic acid, folinic acid and levomefolic acid per maximum recommended daily dose.

1077

CALCIUM FRUCTOBORATE TETRAHYDRATE

A

Only to be used in a medicine where VDF FutureCeuticals Inc (Client ID 62256), who applied to have the ingredient included in this Determination, is the sponsor of the medicine or has given written authorisation to the sponsor of a medicine to include the ingredient in the medicine. This paragraph ceases to be a requirement for this ingredient after 25 October 2025.

Boron is a mandatory component of calcium fructoborate tetrahydrate.

The percentage of boron from calcium fructoborate tetrahydrate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of calcium fructoborate tetrahydrate.

The route of administration for medicines that contain calcium fructoborate tetrahydrate must be limited to oral.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than:

(a) 220 mg of calcium fructoborate tetrahydrate; and

(b) 6 mg of boron.

The following warning statements (or words to the same effect) are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women'; and

- (ADULT) ‘Adults only'.

1078

CALCIUM GLUCONATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

1079

CALCIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

1080

CALCIUM GLYCINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

1081

CALCIUM GLYCINATE DIHYDRATE

A

1082

CALCIUM HEXAFLUOROSILICATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

1083

CALCIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE

A, E, H

1084

CALCIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

1085

CALCIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

1086

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

A, E, H

When used as a standard active ingredient, can only be supplied as an uncompounded medicine substance packed for retail sale, and must comply with an uncompounded substance monograph of the British Pharmacopoeia as in force or existing from time to time.

1087

CALCIUM HYDROXYCITRATE

A, H

1088

CALCIUM HYPOPHOSPHITE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

1089

CALCIUM IODIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

1090

CALCIUM KETOGLUCONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration must be no more than 1%

1091

CALCIUM L-THREONATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

1092

CALCIUM LACTATE

A, E, H

1093

CALCIUM LACTATE GLUCONATE

A, E, H

1094

CALCIUM LACTATE PENTAHYDRATE

A, E, H

1095

CALCIUM LACTATE TRIHYDRATE

A, E, H

1096

CALCIUM LYSINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

1097

CALCIUM METHIONINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

1098

CALCIUM OROTATE

A, E, H

1099

CALCIUM OXIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1100

CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE

A, E, H

1101

CALCIUM PHOSPHATE

A, E, H

1102

CALCIUM PYRUVATE

A

1103

CALCIUM SACCHARATE

E

1104

CALCIUM SILICATE

E

1105

CALCIUM SODIUM CASEINATE

A, H

1106

CALCIUM SODIUM LACTATE

A, E, H

1107

CALCIUM STEARATE

E

1108

CALCIUM SUCCINATE

A, E, H

1109

CALCIUM SULFATE

A, E, H

1110

CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

1111

CALCIUM SULFIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

1112

CALCIUM THREONINATE

A

1113

CALENDULA FLOWER DRY

A, E, H

1114

CALENDULA FLOWER POWDER

A, H

1115

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

1116

CALLERYA RETICULATA

A, H

1117

CALLICARPA PEDUNCULATA

A, H

1118

CALLISTEPHUS CHINENSIS

A, H

1119

CALLITRIS COLUMELLARIS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

1120

CALLITRIS COLUMELLARIS SUBSP. INTRATROPICA

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

1121

CALLITRIS RHOMBOIDEA

A, H

1122

CALLUNA VULGARIS

A, E, H

1123

CALOCHORTUS TOLMIEI

A, H

1124

CALTHA PALUSTRIS

A, H

1125

CALUMBA ROOT DRY

A, H

1126

CALUMBA ROOT POWDER

A, H

1127

CALVATIA GIGANTEA

A, E, H

1128

CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS

A, H

1129

CALYCANTHUS PRAECOX

A, H

1130

CAMELLIA JAPONICA

A, H

1131

CAMELLIA OLEIFERA

A, E, H

If Camellia oleifera (seed oil) is used as a solvent, it is restricted to topical or sunscreen preparations for dermal application only.

1132

CAMELLIA SINENSIS

A, E, H

Caffeine is a mandatory component of Camellia sinensis.

When the medicine is packaged for supply as a divided preparation and is for internal use or oral application, the medicine must not contain a concentration of total caffeine greater than 33%.

When for internal use or oral application, the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must provide no more than 400 mg of total caffeine.

When the medicine is packaged for supply as an undivided preparation and is for internal use or oral application, the medicine must not contain a concentration of total caffeine greater than 1%.

When the medicine is for internal use or oral application, a maximum recommended dose of the medicine must not provide more than 100 mg of total caffeine within a 3 hour period.

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides greater than 10 mg of total caffeine and the medicine is for internal use or oral application, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

- (CAFF) 'Contains [state quantity per dosage unit or per mL or per gram of product] total caffeine [per dosage unit or per mL or per gram]. A cup of instant coffee contains approximately 80mg of caffeine.'

- (CAFFPREG) ‘Caffeine intake more than 200 mg per day is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.’

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides greater than 80 mg of total caffeine and the medicine is for internal use or oral application, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (CAFFLMT) 'Limit the use of caffeine-containing products (including tea and coffee) when taking this product.'

- (CAFFCYP) ‘Caffeine interacts with enzyme CYP1A2 in the liver. Consult your health professional before taking with other medicines’ (or words to that effect).

The requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (b) below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2024; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2025.

(a) When used in oral medicines, the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

(i) 'In rare cases, Camellia sinensis may harm the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin/eyes, or unusual: fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain, dark urine, or itching.'; and

(ii) (FOOD) ‘To be taken with food.’

unless when:

(A) the preparation of Camellia sinensis is derived from an aqueous extract and contains 300 mg or less epigallocatechin-3-gallate per maximum recommended daily dose; or

(B) Camellia sinensis is used in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

(b) The total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing Camellia sinensis must not be more than 5% of the total medicine. 

1133

CAMPHENE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a coating solution, a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1134

CAMPHOLENIC ALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1135

CAMPHOR

A, E, H

In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 12.5%.

In liquid preparations, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 2.5%.

1136

CAMPHOR BENZALKONIUM METHOSULFATE

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the preparation must not be more than 6%.

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

1137

CAMPHOR OIL BROWN

A, H

camphor, cineole and safrole are mandatory components of camphor oil brown.

In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 12.5%.

In liquid preparations other than essential oils, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 2.5%.

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5% but less than or equal to 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 25 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 15 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert and child resistant closure fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

When the concentration of cineole in the preparation is more than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 millilitres.

When the concentration of cineole in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres, the medicine must have a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

When the concentration of cineole in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is no more than 15 millilitres, the medicine must have the restricted flow insert fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

When for internal use then the concentration of safrole in a medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

When for topical use then the concentration of safrole in a medicine must be no more than 1.0%.

If the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25mL.

1138

CAMPHOR OIL WHITE

A, E, H

Camphor and safrole are mandatory components of camphor oil white.

In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 12.5%.

In liquid preparations other than essential oils, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 2.5%.

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5% but less than or equal to 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 25 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 15 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert and child resistant closure fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

When for internal use then the concentration of safrole in a medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

When for topical use then the concentration of safrole in a medicine must be no more than 1.0%.

If the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25mL.

1139

CAMPSIS GRANDIFLORA

A, H

1140

CANADA BALSAM

A, H

1141

CANANGA ODORATA

A, E, H

1142

CANANGA OIL

A, E, H

1143

CANARIUM INDICUM

A, H

Only for use when the plant part is seed and the plant preparation is oil.

1144

CANARIUM LUZONICUM

A, H

1145

CANDELILLA WAX

A, E, H

1146

CANDIDA ALBICANS

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

1147

CANDIDA UTILIS

A, E, H

When used as an excipient, only for use in medicines in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must not be more than 5%.

1148

CANINE MILK

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

1149

CANOLA OIL

A, E, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of canola oil when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

1150

CANTHARIDES

H

Only available as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

1151

CANTHAXANTHIN

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

1152

CAPRIC ACID

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1153

CAPROIC ALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1154

CAPRYLIC ALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a coating solution, a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1155

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/ISOSTEARIC/ADIPIC TRIGLYCERIDE

E

1156

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine is not to exceed 3%

1157

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1158

CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%.

1159

CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 2%

1160

CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 0.3%.

1161

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%

1162

CAPRYLYL METHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10%.

1163

CAPSELLA BURSA-PASTORIS

A, H

1164

CAPSICUM

E, H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic or excipient ingredient.

1165

CAPSICUM ANNUUM

A, E, H

1166

CAPSICUM DRY

A, E, H

1167

CAPSICUM FRUIT OLEORESIN

A, E

1168

CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS

A, E, H

1169

CAPSICUM POWDER

A, E, H

1170

CARALLUMA ADSCENDENS VAR. FIMBRIATA

A

The plant part must be herb and the plant preparation must be a hydroethanolic extract.

1171

CARAMEL

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

1172

CARAPICHEA IPECACUANHA

A, H

Emetine is a mandatory component of Carapichea ipecacuanha.

The concentration of emetine in the medicine must not be more than 0.2%.

1173

CARAWAY DRY

A, H

1174

CARAWAY OIL

A, E, H

1175

CARAWAY POWDER

A, H

1176

CARBOMER 1342

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

1177

CARBOMER 2001

E

Only for use as an excipient ingredient in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration must be no more than 1% in formulations at pH 7 (approximately neutral) and 0.1% in formulations at a different pH.

1178

CARBOMER 934

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1179

CARBOMER 934P

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1180

CARBOMER 940

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

1181

CARBOMER 941

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

1182

CARBOMER 954

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

1183

CARBOMER 980

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

1184

CARBOMER 981

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

1185

CARBOMER COPOLYMER (TYPE B)

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

1186

CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER (TYPE B)

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

1187

CARBOMER U-10

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

1188

CARBON

E, H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic or excipient ingredient.

1189

CARBON BLACK

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

1190

CARBON DIOXIDE

E

1191

CARDAMOM FRUIT DRY

A, H

1192

CARDAMOM FRUIT POWDER

A, E, H

1193

CARDAMOM OIL

A, E, H

1194

CARDIOSPERMUM HALICACABUM

A, H

1195

CARICA PAPAYA

A, E, H

1196

CARLINA ACAULIS

A, H

1197

CARMELLOSE

E

1198

CARMELLOSE CALCIUM

E

1199

CARMELLOSE SODIUM

E

1200

CARMINE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for oral and topical use.

1201

CARMOISINE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

1202

CARMOISINE ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

1203

CARNAUBA WAX

A, E, H

1204

CARNOSINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. 

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.2%.

1205

CAROB BEAN EXTRACT

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1206

CAROB GUM

E

1207

CAROB POD

E

1208

CAROTENES

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

1209

CARPINUS BETULUS

A, H

1210

CARPINUS CORDATA

A, H

1211

CARRAGEENAN

E

1212

CARROT

E

1213

CARROT SEED OIL

A, E, H

1214

CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS

A, E, H

Carthamus tinctorius (safflower oil) when used as a solvent is restricted to topical or sunscreen preparations for dermal application only.

If for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT2) 'Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant' (or words to that effect).

1215

CARUM CARVI

A, H

1216

CARVACROL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

1217

CARVACRYL METHYL ETHER

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

1218

CARVEOL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1219

CARVONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1220

CARVYL ACETATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1221

CARYA ILLINOINENSIS

A, H

1222

CARYA OVATA

A, H

1223

CARYOPHYLLENE OXIDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

1224

CASCARA DRY

A, H

Hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated as cascaroside A is a mandatory component of cascara dry when the route of administration is oral.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) ‘Use in children under 12 years is not recommended’;

- (LAX2) ‘Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems’; and

- (LAX3) ‘Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' [or words to that effect].

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) ‘Drink plenty of water' [or words to that effect].

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) ‘This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]’; and

- (LAX4) ‘This product may have laxative effect’.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) ‘Use in children under 12 years is not recommended’;

- (LAX1) ‘Drink plenty of water' [or words to that effect]; and

- (LAX2) ‘Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems’.

1225

CASCARA POWDER

A, H

Hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated as cascaroside A is a mandatory component of cascara powder when the route of administration is oral administration.