October 2023
Watch webinars on proposed regulatory changes
If you missed our recent webinars on the proposed changes to AICIS Rules and Guidelines for categorisation, reporting and record keeping, or would like to listen again, you can watch and listen to each one on our website.
Last reminder - have your say on draft evaluations and proposed rules changes
20 draft evaluations are open for comment until 27 November 2023 - read the draft evaluation statements and have your say
Proposed changes to categorisation, reporting & record keeping - open for comment until 9 November 2023 - learn more and have your say
Reporting obligations
2022-23 annual declarations
All introducers must submit an annual declaration - due 30 November 2023.
Fast facts on....Annual Declarations
- Annual declarations are mandatory for every introducer and are in addition to your registration and record-keeping obligations.
- You must submit an annual declaration each year that you introduce chemicals into Australia for industrial use.
- Use our guide to work out which categories apply to your introductions - you must know this to submit your annual declaration.
Did you introduce a chemical under the 'exempted' category for the first time in 2022-23?
You need to submit a post-introduction declaration for the 2022-23 registration year if you introduced one of these exempted introductions for the first time between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023:
- polymer of low concern (PLC)
- low concern biopolymer
- a chemical that meets the AICIS categorisation criteria for 'very low risk' to health and the environment
Regulatory matters
Cosmetics distributor issued $16,500 infringement notice
AICIS has issued an infringement notice to a Melbourne business for unlawful cosmetic imports from overseas.
Commercial evaluation authorisations
AICIS issued 8 authorisations to allow a business to import or manufacture a chemical for commercial evaluation purposes.
Inventory notices
Chemicals added 5 years after issue of certificate - see the notice on 24 October 2023 and 10 October 2023.
Chemicals added to Inventory (early listing) - see the 17 October 2023 notice.
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