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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
AICIS Announces 2026–27 Fee Changes, Evaluation Updates and New Retinal Requirements
Jul-16-2026
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced a series of regulatory updates affecting chemical introducers. These changes include revised fees and charges for the 2026–27 registration year, updates to...
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Australia Introduces Major IChEMS Register Update
Jul-14-2026
On 18 June 2026, Australia registered the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Instrument 2026, introducing a major update to the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (IChEMS) Register....
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