Australia Updates IChEMS Register with New Substances and Amendments

On 5 December 2024, Australia updated the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) Register under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 2) Instrument 2024, with changes to...

Read More
APVMA Orders Recall and Destruction of Chlorthal Dimethyl-Containing Products

On December 6, 2024, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) published a mandatory recall of all products containing the active component ‘chlorthal dimethyl’. This regulation came after the APVMA...

Read More
AICIS Consultation: Key Updates to the List of Chemicals with High Hazards for Categorisation for 2025

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) is seeking feedback on proposed updates to the list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation and categorization guidelines for 2025. Key changes include...

Read More
AICIS Introduces Major Updates in Version 3 of Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines

On 24 September 2024, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) introduced Version 3 of the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines. This major update introduces specific revisions to guide chemical importers and...

Read More
Deadline Approaching for Post-Introduction Declarations in Australia

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) is reminding businesses to submit their Post-Introduction Declarations (PIDs) for the 2023-2024 period by 30 November 2024. This applies to those who have first...

Read More
Australia: Public Consultation on Proposed IChEMS Standards for Several POPs

The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on the proposed standards for the management of industrial chemicals under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard...

Read More
Australia: Time to Submit Annual Declaration for 2023-24

It is time for registered importers or manufacturers who introduced industrial chemicals into Australia for commercial purposes between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024 to submit their Annual Declaration to...

Read More
AICIS Announces Fees and Charges for 2024-2025: Key Information for Industrial Chemical Introducers

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced changes to fees and charges for the 2024-25 registration year, effective from September 1, 2024. These changes will impact industrial chemical introducers,...

Read More
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 More
Australia 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 More
ACF GHS Report