Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)

Australia (AICIS) Opens Consultation On 11 Draft Industrial Chemical Evaluation Statements Until 28 May 2026

Australia’s AICIS has released 11 draft evaluation statements for 117 chemicals, initiating a public consultation period through May 28, 2026. Proposed Inventory listing changes for high-profile substances like Retinol and 2-Pyrrolidinone signal a shift toward tighter controls for personal care and industrial sectors.

4 Apr 2026, 10:54industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listing and Notification Obligations for CAS 2097886-94-5

AICIS has revoked confidential status and updated reporting requirements for CAS 2097886-94-5, effective March 31, 2026. Introducers must now monitor for "secondary-notification" triggers, such as changes in use or risk data, to ensure compliance with mandatory 28-day reporting windows.

4 Apr 2026, 10:31industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Updates Rolling Action Plan and Opens 11 Draft Industrial Chemical Evaluation Statements for Comment

AICIS has updated its Rolling Action Plan, initiating 11 new draft evaluations and five ongoing assessments for industrial chemicals in Australia. Businesses should review the updated list to identify potential regulatory shifts and provide voluntary data to influence final risk management outcomes.

27 Mar 2026, 21:15industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia Opens Consultation On New IChEMS Standards For PFAS And Other Industrial Chemicals

Australia is consulting on 14 new IChEMS standards proposing bans and restrictions on various PFAS, phenolic antioxidants, and flame retardants starting in 2027. Impacted businesses must prepare for phased-in prohibitions and stricter environmental management requirements for these substances across Australian supply chains.

26 Mar 2026, 19:17dcceew.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Adds CAS 133222-51-2 to Industrial Chemicals Inventory

AICIS has added CAS 133222-51-2 to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals, effective March 18, 2026. Transitioning to an Inventory listing simplifies market access for this polymer while requiring introducers to validate that their operations remain within the scope of the original assessment.

26 Mar 2026, 11:31industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia 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 monitor these proceedings as a regulatory precursor that may lead to future restrictions on substance use, product composition, and labeling requirements in the Australian market.

19 Mar 2026, 19:28aph.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Finalises Changes To Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, Effective September 2026

AICIS has finalized updates to the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, effective September 2026, including a significant expansion of the high-hazard chemicals list. Companies must review the 293 new high-hazard entries and updated benzotriazole requirements to ensure new chemical introductions are correctly categorized and compliant with reporting obligations.

12 Mar 2026, 12:12industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Adds CAS 1072005-10-7 to Industrial Chemicals Inventory

Australia's AICIS added CAS 1072005-10-7 to the national inventory (AIIC) in February 2026, transitioning the substance from certificate-based to public listing. Introducers must ensure current operations match the original assessment or notify the regulator within 28 days of any changes to maintain compliance.

2 Mar 2026, 09:25industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Adds 1-Pyrrolidinepropanaminium (CAS 3113590-25-0) to Industrial Chemicals Inventory

Australia has added CAS 3113590-25-0 to the public Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AIIC) following the expiration of its five-year assessment certificate. Introducers must ensure operations align with the original assessment conditions and report any deviations to AICIS within 28 days.

13 Feb 2026, 15:58industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listing for CAS 403656-24-6 After Revocation of CBI Approval

Australia's AICIS has publicly disclosed the identity of CAS 403656-24-6 on the national inventory following the revocation of its confidential status. Companies introducing this substance must ensure compliance with existing notification obligations and monitor the shift toward increased transparency in chemical identity reporting.

12 Feb 2026, 18:38industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (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, recommending a new GHS classification for reproductive toxicity. Businesses should prepare for updated labeling and workplace safety requirements as this classification is integrated into the Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS).

30 Jan 2026, 11:58industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Publishes Assessment Statement CA09996 For Methanaminium, 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, 2-Hydroxybenzoate (1:1)

Australia’s AICIS has authorized the use of Betaine Salicylate in cosmetic toners, establishing a 2% concentration limit and a minimum user age of 13. Businesses must align formulations with these restricted use conditions and prepare for updated GHS classifications, including its status as a suspected developmental toxicant.

30 Jan 2026, 11:58industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Approval for Food Contact Use of Phosphonic Acid, P-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, Calcium Salt (1:1)

Australia's AICIS has approved Calcium tert-butylphosphonate for use in food contact plastics at concentrations up to 0.15%. Manufacturers must ensure compliance with the specific exclusion for infant formula and human milk contact while monitoring potential follow-up actions from FSANZ.

30 Jan 2026, 11:00industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Assessment of 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Homopolymer, Heptanoate for Use in Cosmetics

Australian regulators have cleared 1,2,3-propanetriol, homopolymer, heptanoate for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 25% following a comprehensive safety assessment. The finding of no GHS hazard classification provides immediate regulatory certainty for personal care product manufacturers and importers targeting the Australian market.

30 Jan 2026, 10:20industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Consults On 2026 Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines (Closes 28 January 2026)

Australia's AICIS is consulting on significant updates to the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, including adding 294 substances to the high-hazard list, effective September 2026. These changes will restrict eligibility for 'exempted' or 'reported' categories for many substances, requiring businesses to reassess introduction pathways and compliance data for affected chemicals.

22 Jan 2026, 10:56industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listings And Information Requirements For Six Textile Dye Chemicals

Australia's AICIS will update the Inventory listings for six textile dye chemicals on February 18, 2026, introducing new Specific Information Requirements (SIR). Introducers must implement monitoring for end-use and user-type changes to comply with mandatory notification triggers regarding application, volume, and manufacturing status.

22 Jan 2026, 07:50industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listing And Introduces Reporting Duty For CAS 3253-39-2

Australia is varying the inventory listing for CAS 3253-39-2, mandating a 20-day reporting duty for consumer end-use introductions starting February 18, 2026. Businesses must ensure robust tracking of non-article consumer applications to comply with the new notification window, signaling tighter oversight of bisphenol derivatives.

20 Jan 2026, 15:30industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listing After Revocation of CBI Approval for CAS 403656-23-5

AICIS has revoked the Confidential Business Information (CBI) status for CAS 403656-23-5, transitioning the substance to a public listing on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals. Affected companies must update regulatory and supply chain documentation to reflect the public chemical identity and ensure continued compliance with disclosure requirements.

20 Jan 2026, 13:03industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Adds Four Industrial Chemicals To Inventory After Five-Year Assessment Period

Australia has transitioned four industrial chemicals, including carbon nanotubes and polymers, to the public inventory (AIIC) as of January 2026. Businesses must immediately validate that their introduction circumstances remain consistent with original assessments to meet mandatory 28-day notification requirements.

20 Jan 2026, 08:47industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Australia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listings And SIR Obligations For Two Polymers

AICIS has updated inventory listings for two polymers following the revocation of confidential business information (CBI) status, effective January 2, 2026. Introducers must now comply with specific information requirements (SIRs), including 28-day notification windows for changes in polymer criteria, use patterns, or safety data.

12 Jan 2026, 16:44industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia