The introduction of industrial chemicals in Australia is regulated by the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS). AICIS replaced the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) on 1 July 2020.
Introduction of industrial chemicals includes both the importation and manufacture of these chemicals.
An Industrial Chemical according to this system is defined by its use. An industrial use is any use except the following:-
- An agricultural chemical product.
- A veterinary chemical product.
- A substance or mixture of substances prepared by a pharmacist or veterinary surgeon, or in the preparation of these.
- A therapeutic good
- A food for humans or animals, or in the preparation of it.
AICIS includes a requirement for introducers of industrial chemicals to categorise their introductions against specified criteria.
The categorization system considers both hazard (intrinsic properties of the chemicals) and exposure (use circumstances) to work out the introduction category.
Based on the available valid toxicity data, the introducer has to determine the hazard band for the human health and the environment. Next step is to determine the exposure band for the human health and the environment.
According to the determined hazard and exposure bands, the indicative human health and environment risk can be determined.
Finally, the indicative human health risk and the indicative environment risk are used to work out the Introduction’s Category.
We can support your company to evaluate your portfolio and understand your obligations under AICIS.
Our services include:-
- General evaluation of substances imported into the Australian market.
- Setting up compliance strategy to fulfil your obligations and provide support to your Australian clients.
- Categorising your substances according to the AICIS system and perform required actions.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or requests.
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