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Australia Industrial Chemicals (AICIS) Compliance

A practical guide to Australia Industrial Chemicals (AICIS) Compliance for chemicals sold in Australia: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Industrial chemicals manufactured or imported into Australia; Formulators and importers of chemical products

Authority

Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)

Legal basis

Industrial Chemicals Act 2019

Local representative

An Australian introducer is responsible for the introduction

Timeline

Before introduction; annual reporting follows

Cost

Fees depend on the introduction category

If you do not comply

Fines and enforcement action

Who needs this

Industrial chemicals manufactured or imported into Australia
Formulators and importers of chemical products

Documents you need

Inventory or permit status for each chemical
Introduction category assessment
Safety and exposure information

Compliance checklist

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Inventory or permit status for each chemical
Introduction category assessment
Safety and exposure information

How to comply

Check the chemical against the Australian inventory
Determine the introduction category
Categorise, authorise, and report as required
Keep records for the retention period

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Australia Industrial Chemicals (AICIS) Compliance — Australia
Product category: Chemicals
Authority: Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)
Legal basis: Industrial Chemicals Act 2019

Documents we already have:
  1. Inventory or permit status for each chemical
  2. Introduction category assessment
  3. Safety and exposure information

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Australia Industrial Chemicals (AICIS) Compliance in Australia?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before introduction; annual reporting follows.

Fees depend on the introduction category.

Common rejection reasons

Chemical not on the inventory and no authorisation
Wrong introduction category
Annual report missing

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.