Australia Rolling Action Plan: Chemical Evaluations List Update
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has released its updated Rolling Action Plan (RAP), which lists ongoing and recently completed chemical evaluations. This initiative is essential to protect human health...
Read MoreAustralia and New Zealand Adopt Updated Sunscreen Standard
In a significant step to improve public health and safety, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced the adoption of the new Australian/New Zealand Sunscreen Standard: AS/NZS 2604:2021 on 11 April...
Read MoreAustralian IChEMS Seeks Public Feedback on New Chemical Management Standards
The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking public input on proposed Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) decisions on internationally recognized chemicals of concern and...
Read MoreAICIS Unveils Proposed Fees and Charges for 2024-25: Stakeholder Feedback Sought
In April 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) released a comprehensive proposal detailing adjustments to fees and charges for the 2024-25 fiscal year. As part of its regulatory mandate,...
Read MoreUpcoming Changes to AICIS Categorisation Reporting and Recordkeeping from 24 April 2024
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will implement significant changes to the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019, from 24 April 2024. These modifications are the result of extensive consultation and...
Read MoreLatest updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
During the months of December 2023 and January, February, and March 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemistry Introductory Scheme (AICIS) has made several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC)....
Read MoreAustralia Proposes Changes to Industrial Chemicals Categorization Guidelines
In a significant development for the industrial chemicals sector, the Australian Department of Health and Aging has launched a consultation process in September 2023 to consider significant amendments to the Industrial...
Read MoreAustralia publishes IChEMS Scheduling Decisions for POPs
The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has recently published scheduling decisions under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) for a number of persistent organic...
Read MoreNew updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
During the months of September, October, and November 2023, the Australian Industrial Chemistry Introductory Scheme (AICIS) has made several updates to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The updates include...
Read MoreFood Standards Australia New Zealand FSANZ suggests amending food code to align residue limits with other national regulations.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) proposes to amend its Food Standards Code to align residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals with other national regulations. Regulatory Authority involved: Food...
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