September 2023
We want your feedback:
proposed changes to categorising, reporting & record keeping
Public comment period is open until 9 November 2023
Key topics we'd like your feedback on:
- Replacing written undertakings with records that will make compliance easier.
- Greater acceptance of INCI names.
- Categorisation changes to benefit soap makers and introducers of chemicals in flavour and fragrance blends
- Low risk criteria for hazardous chemicals where introduction and use are controlled.
- Strengthening categorisation criteria to protect people and the environment.
Register for our October webinars
We are holding 2 final webinars to discuss the proposed changes. The webinars will include practical examples and you'll be able to ask a question.
Tuesday 17 October, 10:30am
Thursday 19 October, 10.30am
We'll publish the entire webinar series on our website - the recording of the first webinar (which we held on 21 September) will be available soon.
Open for public comment
Have your say on our latest evaluations - public comment period is open until 27 November 2023
We've published 20 draft evaluation statements about 1996 industrial chemicals. Our evaluations include recommendations for managing any risks to human health and the environment. We welcome your comments.
Reminders
2022-23 annual declaration is due 30 November
Every introducer must submit an annual declaration for chemicals that were imported or manufactured from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023. It's a simple online form in AICIS Business Services.
Did you introduce a chemical under the exempted category for the first time in 2022-23?
If you answer yes, you need to submit a post-introduction declaration (PID) for the 2022-23 registration year if you introduced one of these 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
Other
Statement of Intent & Statement of Expectations published
Regulatory notices
Temporary record-keeping provisions for NICNAS introducers extended to 1 April 2024
Inventory notices
Chemical added to Inventory (early listing) - see the 19 September 2023 notice
Chemicals added to the Inventory 5 years after assessment - see the 12 September 2023 notice
Correction of chemical names - see the 5 September 2023 notice
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