Earlier this year the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) implemented amendments that aim to lower the regulatory burden for companies.
The changes include:
- Replacing the requirement for companies to obtain written undertakings from suppliers or manufacturers with five alternative record-keeping options.
- Accepting International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) names more widely for reporting and record keeping;
- Amending the categorisation of fluorinated chemicals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to ensure substances of high concern are not designated as low or very low risk;
- Expanding eligibility criteria for flavour or fragrance blend chemicals;
- Establishing criteria for hazardous chemicals to be classified as low risk if they are strictly controlled; and
- Reducing regulatory obligations for small-scale soap makers.
The amendments entered into force on the 24 April. Specific details can be found on the AICIS website.
The amendment aims to make compliance easier for introducers as well as to better protect the health of Australians and our environment from highly hazardous chemicals.
Published October 17, 2024
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