Register + categorise industrial chemicals (Industrial Chemicals Act 2019)
Importers + manufacturers of industrial chemicals must register with AICIS + categorise introductions.
Who must comply
Industrial chemical importers + manufacturers in Australia.
What triggers it
Importing or manufacturing industrial chemicals.
When due
Registration before introduction; annual reporting.
Evidence required
AICIS registration; introduction declarations; categorisation evidence.
Max penalty
Civil + criminal penalties; trade restrictions for non-compliance
Summary
Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (Cwlth) requires importers + manufacturers (introducers) of industrial chemicals to register with the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS). Each introduction must be categorised (Exempted / Reported / Assessed / Listed) + reported annually.
Topics
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with + categorise industrial chemicals (Industrial Chemicals Act 2019)?
- Industrial chemical importers + manufacturers in Australia.
- What triggers + categorise industrial chemicals (Industrial Chemicals Act 2019)?
- Importing or manufacturing industrial chemicals.
- When is + categorise industrial chemicals (Industrial Chemicals Act 2019) due?
- Registration before introduction; annual reporting.
- What is the maximum penalty for + categorise industrial chemicals (Industrial Chemicals Act 2019)?
- Civil + criminal penalties; trade restrictions for non-compliance
- What evidence is required for + categorise industrial chemicals (Industrial Chemicals Act 2019)?
- AICIS registration; introduction declarations; categorisation evidence.
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