Australia clarifies chemical registration obligations for organizations
The new clarification from the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) explains registration obligations under various circumstances to organizations that import or manufacture industrial chemicals or products. This includes universities, colleges,...
Read MoreAustralia publishes 9 evaluations for chemical use and associated risks
On the 30th of May 2022, Australia published some evaluations under section 78 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. The draft versions of these evaluations were initially published for public consultation...
Read MoreAustralia adds 6 new industrial chemicals to its inventory
The Australian authority on the 13th of May 2022 announced the addition of six chemicals to the Australia Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). The assessment certificates of these chemicals have been...
Read MoreAIIC modifies 1H-147-triazonine octahydro-147-trimethyl requirements
The Australian Government published a variation of specific information requirements regarding 1H-1,4,7-triazonine, octahydro-1,4,7-trimethyl- (CAS No. 96556-05-7) on May 4, 2022. The modification and publication are done in accordance with Section 93...
Read MoreAustralia publishes IChEMS principals for public consultation
On March 23, 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Australia, published a roadmap for IChEMS and a draft of IChEMS principles is now available for public consultation until...
Read MoreAustralia consults on the safety standards for children’s toys
Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reviews the voluntary Australian standard and proposes a new compulsory safety standard on February 25, 2022. This new rule mandates suppliers’ compliance to the newest...
Read MoreAustralia bans mercury and mercury-containing products
On 7 March 2022, Australia notified the changes to its laws regarding Mercury, in a bid to comply with the Minamata Convention obligations. Due to the amendment, Australia now prohibits the...
Read MoreAustralian Government Publishes Chemical Evaluations Roadmap And Rolling Action Plan
The Australian government recently published an evaluation roadmap and rolling action plan outlining their approach for evaluating industrial chemicals’ introduction. The rolling action plan is Australia’s work plan for prioritising chemicals...
Read MoreAICIS - Registration and Application Fees from 1 July 2021
The Government has appointed Graeme Barden as the new Executive Director of the nation’s industrial chemicals assessment and regulatory body, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS). The regulatory authority...
Read MoreAustralia Calls for Information On 188 Chemicals With No Known Commercial Use
Australian authority has identified 188 chemicals that are on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals and according to the authority, these chemicals are not manufactured, imported, or used in Australia for...
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