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

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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Upcoming 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...

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Latest 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)....

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Australia 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...

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Australia 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...

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New 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...

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Food 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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New chemicals added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals

In line with the Industrial Chemicals Act of 2019, new chemicals were introduced to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) after their assessment certification on October 17, 2023. This move...

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AICIS Opens Public consultation on Draft Evaluation Statements

On 29 September 2023, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) opened consultation on 20 draft evaluation statements covering 1996 industrial chemicals. The deadline for comments is 27 November 2023. This...

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