The regulatory framework for the importation and manufacture of industrial chemicals in Australia, governing the assessment, registration, and inventory management of new and existing chemicals.
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Australia (AICIS) Updates AIIC Chemical Names To CAS Names
In May 2026, Australia’s industrial chemicals regulator AICIS corrected the AIIC inventory names for a large set of existing chemicals so they now match current Chemical Abstracts Service nomenclature, without changing the substances themselves or their legal status. The update is an administrative clean-up, but companies using these AIIC-listed substances should align internal inventories and documentation with the revised CAS names to avoid mismatches in future compliance checks and data exchanges.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Adds Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters (CAS 308065-30-7) to Industrial Chemicals Inventory
In April 2026, Australia’s industrial chemicals regulator added Sucrose fatty acid esters, C16–18 (CAS 308065-30-7) to the national Industrial Chemicals Inventory. This listing enables broader introduction of the substance in Australia while maintaining ongoing duties for importers and manufacturers to monitor their uses and notify AICIS within 28 days if introduction conditions change.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Opens Consultation On 11 Draft Industrial Chemical Evaluation Statements Until 28 May 2026
Australia has opened a public consultation on 11 draft evaluation statements covering 117 industrial chemicals, with a feedback deadline of May 28, 2026. Proposed variations to Inventory listings for substances like Retinol and 2-Pyrrolidinone signal potential new usage restrictions and reporting obligations for personal care and industrial manufacturers.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listing and Notification Obligations for CAS 2097886-94-5
AICIS has revoked confidential status and updated mandatory reporting requirements for a specific polymer (CAS 2097886-94-5), effective March 2026. Introducers must implement robust monitoring for changes in use, volume, or safety data to comply with strict 28-day notification windows for secondary-notification triggers.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Updates Rolling Action Plan and Opens 11 Draft Industrial Chemical Evaluation Statements for Comment
Australia has updated its industrial chemical Rolling Action Plan, initiating eleven new draft evaluations and five ongoing assessments. Impacted businesses should review the targeted substances to anticipate potential restrictions and provide data to influence final risk management decisions.
AustraliaAustralia Opens Consultation On New IChEMS Standards For PFAS And Other Industrial Chemicals
Australia is proposing new environmental standards that will ban or strictly restrict various PFAS, antioxidants, and flame retardants starting in 2027. Companies must assess supply chain exposure to these substances to prepare for phased-in prohibitions and mandatory environmental management controls.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Adds CAS 133222-51-2 to Industrial Chemicals Inventory
Australia has formally transitioned a calcium zinc polymer to the national industrial chemicals inventory following the expiration of its initial assessment certificate. This shift broadens market access while placing the onus on businesses to ensure their specific introduction circumstances remain within the scope of the original regulatory evaluation.
AustraliaAustralia Senate Committee Holds Public Hearing on Impact of Microplastics and Other Toxics on Human Health
The Australian Senate has commenced public hearings into the human health impacts of microplastics and toxic substances, signaling a formal move toward national policy development. Businesses should anticipate potential future restrictions on substance use and product composition as this inquiry shapes the national regulatory landscape.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Finalises Changes To Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, Effective September 2026
Australia has finalized major updates to its Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, adding nearly 300 substances to the high-hazard list effective September 2026. Introducers must re-evaluate categorization workflows and data requirements for new substances to mitigate the risk of mandatory pre-market assessments and potential delays.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Adds CAS 1072005-10-7 to Industrial Chemicals Inventory
Australia transitioned CAS 1072005-10-7 to the public industrial chemicals inventory in February 2026 following the expiration of its five-year assessment certificate. Introducers must immediately verify that current operations align with the original assessment or notify the regulator of changes within 28 days to ensure continued compliance.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Adds 1-Pyrrolidinepropanaminium (CAS 3113590-25-0) to Industrial Chemicals Inventory
Australia has transitioned CAS 3113590-25-0 to the public Industrial Chemicals Inventory following the expiration of its five-year assessment certificate. Businesses must verify that current introduction volumes and use patterns remain consistent with the original assessment to avoid mandatory reporting triggers and potential compliance reviews.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listing for CAS 403656-24-6 After Revocation of CBI Approval
Australia has revoked the confidential status of CAS 403656-24-6, moving the substance to the public industrial chemicals inventory as of February 2026. Affected businesses must immediately validate their introduction volumes and use cases against the now-public listing to maintain compliance with mandatory reporting obligations.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Publishes Assessment Statement CA10053 For Phosphorothioic Triamide, N-Propyl-, In Fertiliser Products
Australia's AICIS has cleared N-propyl-phosphorothioic triamide for use in fertilizers while recommending a new GHS classification for reproductive toxicity. Companies must update safety data sheets and workplace labels to reflect the new hazard classification as it is integrated into the national chemical information system.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Publishes Assessment Statement CA09996 For Methanaminium, 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, 2-Hydroxybenzoate (1:1)
Australia has authorized Betaine Salicylate for cosmetic toners with a 2% concentration limit and a minimum user age of 13. Companies must align product formulations with these specific use conditions and update safety data sheets to reflect new GHS classifications for developmental toxicity.
AustraliaApproval for Food Contact Use of Phosphonic Acid, P-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, Calcium Salt (1:1)
Australia has authorized the use of Calcium tert-butylphosphonate in food-contact plastics at concentrations up to 0.15 percent. Companies should verify product formulations against the strict exclusion for infant-related applications and anticipate potential further alignment from food safety authorities.
AustraliaAssessment of 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Homopolymer, Heptanoate for Use in Cosmetics
Australian authorities have cleared 1,2,3-propanetriol, homopolymer, heptanoate for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 25 percent following a safety assessment. The absence of a GHS hazard classification provides regulatory certainty and streamlines market entry for personal care product manufacturers.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Consults On 2026 Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines (Closes 28 January 2026)
Australia is consulting on significant updates to its industrial chemical categorisation guidelines and high-hazard list for implementation in September 2026. The inclusion of nearly 300 new substances on the high-hazard list will restrict access to simplified reporting pathways, necessitating a shift toward more resource-intensive assessment and data verification.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listings And Information Requirements For Six Textile Dye Chemicals
Australia will update the Inventory listings for six textile dye chemicals on February 18, 2026, introducing mandatory notification requirements for changes in use or user type. Companies must implement monitoring for shifts in application, volume, or manufacturing status to ensure compliance with new reporting triggers and maintain market access.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listing And Introduces Reporting Duty For CAS 3253-39-2
Australia is mandating a 20-day reporting obligation for consumer-facing introductions of CAS 3253-39-2 starting February 2026. Companies must implement rapid tracking for non-article consumer applications to comply with heightened oversight of bisphenol-related substances.
AustraliaAustralia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listing After Revocation of CBI Approval for CAS 403656-23-5
AICIS has revoked the confidential status of CAS 403656-23-5, transitioning the substance to a public listing on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals. Companies must update regulatory filings and supply chain disclosures to reflect the public chemical identity and ensure compliance with transparency requirements.
AustraliaThese are just a few of the most recent Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) alerts. Foresight tracks every jurisdiction, every day — and surfaces only what affects your portfolio, with full citations and evidence.
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