Australia Registration of New Chemical Substances

Introduction of Chemical Substances in Australia

We provide a variety of services related to the introduction (manufacture/import) of chemical substances under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019.
In Australia, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) manages the introduction of industrial chemicals, and introducers (manufacturers/importers) are required to implement the introduction of chemicals in accordance with the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019.

Business contents

Prior consulting

We propose an introduction plan according to the business plan, considering the manufacture/import volume, purpose of the import, purpose of the use, and risk of the chemical substance.
In many countries other than Australia, the application method and the tests required for application are determined by the manufacture/import volume, purpose of the import, etc., but in Australia, the introduction are managed with its own system (risk assessment, etc.).
In Australia, cosmetics also are subject to the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, so we recommend a pre-introduction research.

Support related to introduction

We provide support from preparation to submission of report and application documents for introductions (reported introductions, assessed introductions and commercial evaluation introductions) that require reporting and application.

Support after introduction

After the introduction of chemical substances, the introducer needs to declare to AICIS and keep records.
We provide support for providing information to importers (introducers) in Australia.

Category of introductions

Categorisation Terms Required conditions
Listed introductions
  • Chemical is on the Inventory
  • Can be introduced if it’s within the terms of the Inventory listing
Annual declaration
Keep records
Exempted introductions
  • Very low-risk introduction
  • Polymers that are comparable to listed polymers
  • Chemicals that are only used for research and development ≤ 250kg
  • Polymers of low concern (PLC)
etc.
  • Submit a once-off declaration after you introduce
Annual declaration
Keep records
Reported introductions
  • Low-risk introduction
  • Chemicals that are only used for research and development
  • Submit a once-off report before you introduce
Annual declaration
Keep records
Assessed introductions
  • Medium- to high-risk introduction
  • Apply for and hold an assessment certificate
Annual declaration
Keep records
Commercial evaluation introductions
  • Determine the chemical’s commercial potential
  • Valid for up to 4 years
  • Maximum volume of 10t over 4 years
  • Apply for and hold a commercial evaluation authorization
Annual declaration
Keep records
Exceptional circumstances introductions
  • For address significant risks to human health or the environment
  • Apply for and hold an exceptional circumstances authorization
Annual declaration
Keep records