Australia Opens Consultation on Revisions to the Categorisation Guidelines for 2026
Nov-27-2025
On 13 November 2025, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) opened a public consultation on proposed revisions to the Categorisation Guidelines. This annual update provides a consolidated overview of all...
Read MoreAustralia Launches Consultation on Proposed IChEMS Standards for 10 Groups of Industrial Chemicals
Nov-27-2025
On 5 November 2025, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) launched a public consultation on proposed environmental management standards for ten groups of industrial chemicals under...
Read MoreAustralia Launches National Evaluation of PFAS Under Updated Rolling Action Plan
Oct-15-2025
On 14 October 2025, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced a major update to its Rolling Action Plan (RAP), initiating a national evaluation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
Read MoreAustralian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme Calls for 2024-25 Annual Declarations
Sep-22-2025
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced that all organisations which imported or manufactured industrial chemicals for commercial purposes between 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025 are required...
Read MoreAustralia Advances Packaging Reform Amid Strong Public Support for EPR and Tougher National Standards
Australia’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is moving forward with reforming packaging regulations after reviewing extensive feedback from the public and industry. A recent consultation summary...
Read MoreAustralia Proposes New IChEMS Environmental Standards for Industrial Chemicals (2025–2026)
Apr-29-2025
Australia’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has proposed new environmental standards for industrial chemicals under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS). These proposals aim to...
Read MoreAustralia: NTC amends the ADG Code to improve segregation of incompatible dangerous goods
Mar-28-2025
The National Transport Commission (NTC) of Australia has announced key amendments to the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. These changes introduce clearer definitions and improved segregation rules for incompatible dangerous goods....
Read MoreAustralia Updates IChEMS Workplan: High-Risk Chemicals under Review for 2024-2025
Feb-27-2025
The Australian government has updated its Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS), listing new high-risk industrial chemicals for review. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has...
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