The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced the addition of an industrial chemical to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) under Section 82 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, five years after the chemical’s assessment certificate was issued.
What Happened
On July 22, 2026, AICIS issued the routine notice moving the chemical from ‘assessment-certificate only’ status to full Inventory listing, following the standard five-year post-assessment review period. This is part of AICIS’s ongoing, regularly scheduled Inventory maintenance process.
What’s New
- Chemical moves out of the ‘assessment certificate only’ category into full AIIC Inventory listing.
- Introducers may now import or manufacture the chemical without an ongoing individual assessment certificate, provided conditions match the original assessment.
Key Dates & Compliance Deadlines
AICIS issued Section 82 Inventory addition notice; effective five years after original assessment certificate.
Affected Industries
Chemical importers and manufacturers introducing industrial chemicals into Australia across sectors including printing, plastics, mining, construction, paints, adhesives, and consumer goods.
Who Is Affected
Introducers (manufacturers or importers) of the specific chemical referenced in the AICIS notice.
Substances / Products in Scope
Single industrial chemical identified by CAS number in the AICIS notice (specific CAS number available via the AICIS notice directly).
Prohibitions, Restrictions & Exemptions
No new restrictions — this action simplifies the regulatory pathway by removing the ongoing assessment-certificate requirement; standard AICIS notification duty applies if introduction conditions differ from the original assessment.
What Companies Should Do
- Confirm whether your imported/manufactured chemicals are affected by this or related AICIS Inventory updates.
- Update internal compliance databases to reflect the chemical’s new Inventory status.
- Notify AICIS within 28 days if introduction circumstances differ from the original assessment.
This is a routine, low-priority administrative update consistent with AICIS’s regular Inventory maintenance cycle; action is only needed if your organization introduces the specific chemical named in the notice.
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