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The legal framework for the regulation of the introduction (importation and manufacture) of industrial chemicals in Australia is the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (IC Act). It came into force on 12 March 2019 and establishes the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) and its Executive Director. The IC Act is supported by the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules and the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, which set out technical and operational details of the AICIS and the requirements introducers need to meet to categorise their chemicals if they are not already listed on the AIIC. The IC Act regulates the importation and manufacture of industrial chemicals in Australia.

GPC has a legal entity in Australia and can help non-Australian companies to meet their compliance requirements as an Australian agent.

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Australian IChEMS Seeks Public Feedback on New Chemical Management Standards
Australian 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...

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AICIS Unveils Proposed Fees and Charges for 2024-25: Stakeholder Feedback Sought
AICIS 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,...

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