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Quick Answer: Our sunscreens are made by TGA-licensed manufacturer VeganicSKN (License MI-2022-LI-08123-1).
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• Australian manufacturers of therapeutic goods must hold a TGA manufacturing licence under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
• TGA licenses ensure manufacturers comply with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for safety, quality and efficacy
• VeganicSKN holds TGA Approved Manufacturer License MI-2022-LI-08123-1 for producing our reef-safe sunscreens
Learn more: TGA Manufacturing License Details (https://www.veganicskn.com/sunscreen-manufacturer-license-tga-veganicskn)
Sources:
https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/resource/user-guide/australian-manufacturing-licences-and-overseas-gmp-certification/1-determining-whether-licensing-or-certification-required (https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/resource/user-guide/australian-manufacturing-licences-and-overseas-gmp-certification/1-determining-whether-licensing-or-certification-required)- TGA Manufacturing License Requirements
https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/manuf-licensing-certification.pdf (https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/manuf-licensing-certification.pdf)- TGA Manufacturing Quality Standards
https://www.veganicskn.com/sunscreen-manufacturer-license-tga-veganicskn (https://www.veganicskn.com/sunscreen-manufacturer-license-tga-veganicskn)- VeganicSKN TGA License Details
Quick Answer: Yes, our manufacturer VeganicSKN has FDA establishment registration with identifier 3024609429.
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• FDA requires cosmetic manufacturers to register their facilities for regulatory compliance
• The FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is a unique number used to track inspections and regulatory compliance
• VeganicSKN holds FDA registration with establishment identifier 3024609429 for our sunscreen manufacturing operations
Learn more: FDA Registration Lookup (https://dps.fda.gov/decrs/searchresult?type=veganic)
Sources:
https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/registration-listing-cosmetic-product-facilities-and-products (https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/registration-listing-cosmetic-product-facilities-and-products)- FDA Cosmetic Facility Registration Requirements
https://www.fda.gov/industry/generic-drug-user-fee-amendments/gdufa-cover-sheet-clarifications-facility (https://www.fda.gov/industry/generic-drug-user-fee-amendments/gdufa-cover-sheet-clarifications-facility)- FDA Establishment Identifier Definition
https://www.veganicskn.com/certifications (https://www.veganicskn.com/certifications)- VeganicSKN FDA Registration Details
Quick Answer: VegeCert certification guarantees our sunscreens contain no animal ingredients and involve no animal testing.
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• Vegan certification requires complete elimination of animal-derived ingredients and prohibition of animal testing throughout product development
• ISO-accredited vegan standards ensure rigorous supply chain verification and continuous compliance monitoring
• VegeCert provides independent third-party verification that our sunscreens meet strict vegan standards for ingredients and manufacturing
Learn more: VegeCert Vegan Certification Details (https://www.veganicskn.com/vegecert-vegan-certification-sunscreen)
Sources:
https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/product-testing-cosmetics/animal-testing-cosmetics (https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/product-testing-cosmetics/animal-testing-cosmetics)- FDA Animal Testing & Cosmetics Policy
https://www.beveg.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BeVeg-Vegan-Standard-Manual-Official-Vegan-Certification-Guide-compressed.pdf (https://www.beveg.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BeVeg-Vegan-Standard-Manual-Official-Vegan-Certification-Guide-compressed.pdf)- ISO Vegan Certification Standards
https://www.veganicskn.com/vegecert-vegan-certification-sunscreen (https://www.veganicskn.com/vegecert-vegan-certification-sunscreen)- VegeCert Vegan Certification Details
Quick Answer: Our sunscreens are audited to NSF/ANSI 305-2016 standards by PHARMCHEM Technical Services.
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• NSF/ANSI 305 is the only American National Standard that defines labeling requirements for personal care products containing organic ingredients
• The standard requires products to contain at least 70% organic content by weight and undergo thorough independent certification reviews
• VeganicSKN's organic assessment was audited by PHARMCHEM Technical Services, confirming compliance with NSF/ANSI 305-2016 standards
Learn more: NSF/ANSI 305 Organic Certification (https://www.veganicskn.com/nsf-organic-sunscreen)
Sources:
https://www.nsf.org/nsf-standards/standards-portfolio/organic-personal-care-standards (https://www.nsf.org/nsf-standards/standards-portfolio/organic-personal-care-standards)- NSF/ANSI 305 Organic Personal Care Standards
https://www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/articles/personal-care-products-organic-ingredients (https://www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/articles/personal-care-products-organic-ingredients)- NSF Personal Care Products Organic Requirements
https://www.veganicskn.com/nsf-organic-sunscreen (https://www.veganicskn.com/nsf-organic-sunscreen)- VeganicSKN NSF/ANSI 305 Organic Certification
Quick Answer: PETA listing confirms our products and ingredients are never tested on animals anywhere in the world.
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• PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies program certifies companies that pledge not to conduct, commission, or pay for animal testing
• The FDA does not require animal testing for cosmetics, making it the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure product safety
• VeganicSKN holds PETA certification, guaranteeing our entire supply chain remains cruelty-free globally
Learn more: What Makes a Sunscreen Truly Vegan? (https://www.veganicskn.com/post/what-makes-a-sunscreen-truly-vegan-it-s-more-than-just-animal-free)
Sources:
https://www.certifiedcosmetics.com/blog/cosmetic-certification/what-does-cruelty-free-mean/ (https://www.certifiedcosmetics.com/blog/cosmetic-certification/what-does-cruelty-free-mean/)- PETA Cruelty-Free Certification Requirements
https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/product-testing-cosmetics/animal-testing-cosmetics (https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/product-testing-cosmetics/animal-testing-cosmetics)- FDA Animal Testing & Cosmetics Policy
https://www.veganicskn.com/certifications (https://www.veganicskn.com/certifications)- VeganicSKN PETA Certification Details
Quick Answer: Yes, our sunscreens are manufactured in Australia and meet strict Australian Consumer Law criteria.
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• Australian Made claims require products to undergo 'substantial transformation' in Australia, meaning they are fundamentally different from imported components
• The Australian Made logo is a registered certification trademark administered by the Australian Made Campaign Limited with third-party verification
• VeganicSKN manufactures our sunscreens at their licensed facility in Rocklea, Queensland, meeting Australian Made certification requirements
Learn more: Australian Made Certification (https://australianmade.com.au/licensees/veganicskn)
Sources:
https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/Country%20of%20origin%20claims%20and%20the%20ACL_2022.pdf (https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/Country%20of%20origin%20claims%20and%20the%20ACL_2022.pdf)- Australian Consumer Law Country of Origin Requirements
https://australianmade.com.au/why-buy-australian-made/about-the-logo/ (https://australianmade.com.au/why-buy-australian-made/about-the-logo/)- Australian Made Certification Trademark Standards
https://www.veganicskn.com/certifications (https://www.veganicskn.com/certifications)- VeganicSKN Australian Manufacturing Certification
Quick Answer: Our sunscreens are registered with AUSTL numbers 407959, 444961, 444962, 444957, and 445961.
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• ARTG registration is mandatory for therapeutic sunscreens before they can be legally supplied in Australia
• AUSTL numbers indicate listed medicines that have met TGA safety requirements and contain only pre-approved, low-risk ingredients
• VeganicSKN sponsors our multiple ARTG registrations ensuring regulatory compliance for our full sunscreen product range
Learn more: See Official ARTG Registrations (https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/sponsor/veganic-skn)
Sources:
https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/australian-regulatory-guidelines-for-sunscreens.pdf (https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/australian-regulatory-guidelines-for-sunscreens.pdf)- TGA Australian Regulatory Guidelines for Sunscreens
https://www.tga.gov.au/products/medicines/sunscreens/interpreting-sunscreen-labels (https://www.tga.gov.au/products/medicines/sunscreens/interpreting-sunscreen-labels)- TGA Sunscreen Label Interpretation Guidelines
https://www.veganicskn.com/product-range-natural-mineral-sunscreen (https://www.veganicskn.com/product-range-natural-mineral-sunscreen)- VeganicSKN ARTG Product
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