New rules coming mid-2023 on decaBDE, PFOA, its salts or PFOA-related compounds 

Amendments to the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019 (General Rules) are coming that will affect the export or importation of decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds. This move follows the addition of these chemicals in 2022 to Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention.

Call for information

With upcoming changes for decaBDE or PFOA, its salts or PFOA-related compounds, we are collecting information from anyone who has imported or exported these chemicals at any time after 30 June 2022. Information supplied will not be shared outside of AICIS.

Due date is 15 September 2023

18 evaluations completed

We have published 18 evaluation statements on the human health and environmental risks associated with the use of certain chemicals on the Inventory.

Current and planned evaluations

See how we are tracking with our evaluations and what's in the pipeline. 

Have your say on our proposed fees and charges for 2023-24

Our draft Cost Recovery Implementation Plan (CRIS) 2023-24 is open for comment.

Consultation closes 17 July 2023