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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.
Reguatory Briefing
The Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) is maintained under the Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme (AICIS) [213]. The AIIC has been in place since July 1, 2020, when it replaced the former Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
News
Australia AICIS Registration Renewal Due 31 August; 90% Levy Discount Applies
Aug-17-2026
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has reminded businesses that they must renew their registration by 31 August 2026 if they wish to continue importing or manufacturing industrial chemicals in...
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Australia Finalises Paraquat Review with New Approval Conditions
Jul-30-2026
On 23 June, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) published the outcome of its review of the herbicide paraquat. The review introduces more stringent environmental limitations, worker safety requirements...
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