AgriFutures Tea Tree Oil Program RD&E Plan 2026-2029
A strategic roadmap guiding research, regulatory response and sustainable growth for Australia’s premium tea tree oil industry from 2026–2029.
TEA TREE OIL
Project Summary: An updated evidence map on applications, efficacy, and safety of tea tree oils
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Published: 15 Sep 2020
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Project Overview
An updated evidence map on applications, efficacy, and safety of Tea Tree Oil
15 June 2020 – 19 July 2021
Tea tree oil has a long history of use in Australia and is now sold and used internationally as a natural antiseptic, renowned for its purity and quality. Over the years many new applications have been developed and research on tea tree oil has increased substantially. For long-term the sustainability of the industry and continued growth, new research is required to determine the current status of tea tree oil industry and research and development for new applications.
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