What this class covers
ANZSIC class 1852 classifies businesses in Australia that are primarily engaged in the manufacturing of cosmetic and toiletry preparations. This involves the chemical transformation of raw materials into finished products intended for personal care, grooming, and beautification. Establishments in this class typically operate in factory settings where they compound, mix, and process ingredients.
This classification is used for various administrative purposes in Australia, including business registration with the Australian Business Register (ABR), industry data collection by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), and determining appropriate workers' compensation insurance categories. For example, a business that formulates and produces its own line of perfumes, a factory that manufactures sunscreen from chemical compounds, or an operation that produces branded hair styling products would all be included in this class.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class are mainly involved in:
- Manufacturing aftershave lotions and shaving preparations.
- Producing skin care products like face creams, lotions, and barrier creams.
- Making colour cosmetics such as lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, and nail polish.
- Manufacturing hair care preparations like shampoos, conditioners, and styling products.
- Producing perfumes, deodorants, talcum powder, and sunscreen preparations.
- Making depilatory products (hair removal creams) and lip balms.
Exclusions and nearby codes
Certain activities are explicitly excluded from this class because they are classified elsewhere in the ANZSIC. The contract packaging of cosmetics and toiletry items, where a business packages products manufactured by others, is included in ANZSIC 7320: Packaging Services.
Additionally, the manufacturing of sanitary paper-based products—such as toilet tissue, facial tissues, disposable nappies, sanitary napkins, and tampons—is classified under ANZSIC 1524: Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing.
Practical guidance
When registering for an Australian Business Number (ABN), you will need to select your main business activity. If manufacturing cosmetics or toiletries is your primary income source, ANZSIC 1852 is the appropriate code. This code will also be used on your tax returns and Business Activity Statements (BAS) for GST purposes.
For statistical reporting to the ABS, your business may be surveyed based on this classification. Your state or territory's workers' compensation authority (e.g., WorkSafe, WorkCover) may use this ANZSIC code to determine your premium risk category. The corresponding Business Industry Code (BIC) for this class is 18520, which is used in some ATO contexts.
Be aware that manufacturing these products may subject your business to additional regulations from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) if making therapeutic claims, or the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regarding product safety standards.