AICIS opened a consultation inviting public comment on 11 draft evaluation statements. These draft evaluations can inform future risk management recommendations and compliance expectations for introducers. The comment period closes at 11:59pm AEST on 28 May 2026.
AICIS opened public comment on 11 draft evaluation statements covering 117 chemicals. The consultation notes that three draft evaluations propose variations to AIIC listing terms under Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 s86: (1) Retinol and retinol esters (EVA00187), (2) 2‑Pyrrolidinone (EVA00193), and (3) 4‑Phenylbenzophenone (EVA00201). Compliance impact: companies introducing these substances (and any within the evaluated group) should review the draft evaluations for potential upcoming listing-term changes (e.g., additional conditions, risk-management measures, or information requirements) and submit comments before the stated close date (28 May 2026).
AICIS published a preview of upcoming changes to the 2026 Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, including updates to the list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation (new entries and updates to existing entries) and other guideline changes (as described on the preview page). Compliance impact: introducers should monitor and prepare for guideline revisions affecting categorisation decisions and potential eligibility for exempted/reported pathways, and review whether any introduced chemicals will fall into newly added or updated high-hazard entries once the updated guidelines apply.
AICIS opened a public consultation on proposed changes to AICIS fees and charges for the 2026–27 registration year. The proposal includes a one-off 90% discount to the 2026–27 registration levy (to reduce surplus funds), changes to certificate application fees (staged increases over two years to reach full cost recovery), reducing certificate application types from five to three, and applying indexation to other service fees. Compliance impact: businesses that register with AICIS and/or apply for certificates should review potential cost and administrative impacts and consider submitting feedback before the consultation closes (15 May 2026).
AICIS issued an Inventory variation notice varying the terms of an Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) listing after approval to treat the chemical’s proper name as confidential business information (CBI) was revoked (action under Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 s94). AICIS then further varied the listing to add detail to the chemical’s Specific Information Requirements (SIRs) (under s85). The notice identifies the affected chemical by CAS 2097886-94-5. Compliance impact: introducers must follow the updated SIR conditions, including notification obligations (e.g., written notification within 28 calendar days when specified circumstances/secondary-notification-type triggers occur), and ensure internal processes can detect and report trigger events for this listed chemical.
AICIS published a notice that an industrial chemical (CAS 133222-51-2) was added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) under Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 s82, five years after issue of an assessment certificate. The notice states the listing date as 18 March 2026. Compliance impact: once listed, introducers must comply with any applicable Inventory terms including Specific Information Requirements (SIRs), and must notify AICIS within 28 days if circumstances of introduction differ from those described in the assessment (secondary notification-style obligation referenced in the notice).
AICIS published finalised changes to the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines that will apply from September 2026. The update includes maintenance of the 'chemicals with high hazards for categorisation' list (293 new entries, 122 updated entries, one CAS correction for bis(pentachlorophenyl) carbonate to CAS 7497-08-7, and removals of 1,1,1-trichloroethane (CAS 71-55-6) and fluoro(triphenyl)stannane (CAS 379-52-5)). It also updates Part 6.5.2 (developmental toxicity information requirement) by adding five benzotriazole-related chemicals and clarifying that introducers must check introductions are not salts (correcting earlier erroneous wording that referenced esters), with stated exception criteria for certain salts (e.g., polymer/MW criteria). In addition, AICIS replaces two definitions with a single definition of 'chemical identity holder', linked to reporting obligations under Chapter 3 of the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules. Compliance teams should review categorisation processes and any internal chemical identity holder/reporting workflows ahead of the September 2026 start date.
AICIS published finalised changes to the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines that will apply from September 2026. The update includes (1) major updates to the 'chemicals with high hazards for categorisation' list (293 new entries, 122 updates, CAS correction for bis(pentachlorophenyl) carbonate to 7497-08-7, and removal of 1,1,1-trichloroethane (71-55-6) and fluoro(triphenyl)stannane (379-52-5)); (2) updates to Part 6.5.2 (developmental toxicity) adding five benzotriazole chemicals and clarifying the requirement applies to salts (correcting prior 'salt or ester' wording to salt-only, with an exception criterion for high-MW polymeric salts with MW ≥ 1000 g/mol); and (3) a revised single definition of 'chemical identity holder' tied to Chapter 3 reporting provisions in the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019. Compliance teams should plan for categorisation impacts (including potential category shifts and evidence requirements) and ensure processes exist to obtain/submit chemical identity information when the introducer does not know the identity.
AICIS issued an inventory notice varying AIIC listing terms after evaluation for CAS 70693-64-0, 12222-80-9, 15141-18-1, 68516-81-4, 69766-79-6, and 72987-42-9. The variations include new SIRs and an amended SIR requiring introducers to notify AICIS of volume introduced and end use within 20 working days when specified conditions occur (e.g., end use changes beyond textile dyes/printing inks, use by non-professional workers, start of manufacturing, volume-related conditions, or new adverse environmental effects information—conditions vary by CAS). Compliance teams should map each CAS to its listing conditions and implement processes to detect trigger events and meet the 20-working-day notification timeframe.
AICIS issued an inventory notice varying the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) listing terms for CAS 3253-39-2 to add a Specific Information Requirement (SIR). The SIR requires introducers to notify the Executive Director about volume introduced and end use within 20 working days if the chemical is introduced for consumer end use (except articles). Compliance teams should review product end-use classifications and ensure internal triggers and recordkeeping support the 20-working-day reporting timeline when consumer end use occurs or changes.
AICIS published an Inventory notice that an industrial chemical (CAS 3113590-25-0; 1-Pyrrolidinepropanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2,5-dioxo-, 3-polyisobutenyl derivs., Me sulfates) was added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals under section 82 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (addition 5 years after issue of an assessment certificate). The notice also reiterates that specific information requirement (SIR) obligations apply and introducers must notify AICIS within 28 days if their introduction circumstances differ from those described in AICIS’s assessment—relevant for ongoing compliance, record-keeping, and change management for import/manufacture conditions.
AICIS published an Inventory notice indicating a variation to an Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) listing due to revocation of a confidential business information (CBI) approval, identifying the affected substance by CAS 403656-24-6. For compliance teams, this signals that public inventory record content/identifiers associated with the listing may have changed following the CBI decision, which can affect substance identification, documentation, and downstream compliance communications. (Detailed notice text could not be extracted in the research run, but the official hub and notice URL corroborate the event and CAS number.)
AICIS published an enforceable undertaking with MCo Beauty Pty Ltd, commencing 9 February 2026. The undertaking relates to alleged unauthorised introductions of products containing industrial chemicals under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 framework. Commitments include quarantining relevant products (including where import volumes exceeded 100 kg in a registration year) pending destruction or re-export with evidence to AICIS within specified timeframes, and implementing documented compliance systems to prevent recurrence and ensure compliance with authorised introduction categories and related obligations. This signals AICIS enforcement expectations around introduction authorisation and internal compliance controls.
AICIS published a notice that the Executive Director varied an Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) listing following revocation of a confidential business information (CBI) approval (Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 s94, relating to proper name), and then varied Inventory listing terms (s85) to add additional detail about Specific Information Requirements (SIRs) for two listed chemicals. The notice includes explicit written-notification obligations (e.g., to tell AICIS in writing within 28 calendar days) tied to listing conditions/secondary-notification-type triggers. Compliance teams should review affected Inventory listings and ensure internal procedures can meet any specified written notification timelines and content requirements.
AICIS published a point-in-time downloadable snapshot of the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) dated 9 January 2026. While not a binding rule change, this official inventory transparency update can affect compliance screening and product stewardship workflows because introducers rely on the AIIC status/terms when determining whether an introduction is listed and what obligations apply. Compliance teams should use the snapshot as evidence of inventory status at that date and continue to use the AIIC search portal for the most current information, as the inventory is updated over time.
AICIS published finalised changes to the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines that will take effect from September 2026. The changes include: (1) updates to the ‘chemicals with high hazards for categorisation’ list (additions and updates, plus removals and a CAS correction); (2) amendments to Part 6.5.2 (developmental toxicity evidence) to add specified benzotriazole substances and clarify the ‘salt’ check (correcting earlier consultation wording); and (3) a clarified single definition of ‘chemical identity holder’ that affects how certain reporting-related provisions apply. Compliance teams should assess impacts on categorisation of introductions (especially for chemicals not listed on the AIIC), internal hazard list screening, and any reporting/recordkeeping processes that depend on the ‘chemical identity holder’ definition.
AICIS issued a notice updating its Rolling Action Plan by extending the end date for chemical evaluation EVA00176 to 30 June 2026, citing the need to consult with relevant government agencies on matters arising during the evaluation. Companies with interest in the evaluated substance(s) should adjust internal tracking for evaluation outcomes and any downstream risk-management expectations tied to the evaluation timeline.
AICIS updated its Rolling Action Plan timeline by extending the completion timeframe for evaluation EVA00176 to 30 June 2026, citing the need for consultation with relevant government agencies on matters arising during the evaluation. Compliance teams tracking RAP evaluations for potential downstream risk-management recommendations should update internal timelines and stakeholder monitoring plans accordingly.
AICIS opened consultation on proposed revisions to the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines for 2026, including two specific proposals: (1) add 5 more chemicals to Part 6.5.2 (salts/esters with potential developmental toxicity) and invite suggestions for other chemicals; and (2) replace the current dual definition of “chemical identity holder” with a single new definition. The notice also previews the September 2026 annual update to the “list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation,” indicating it will add 294 chemicals, update 121 entries, remove 2 chemicals, and correct one CAS number. Compliance teams should monitor and, where relevant, submit comments and begin impact screening for categorisation changes and potential re-categorisation impacts in Sept 2026 once finalised.
AICIS released the September 2025 Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, effective 1 September 2025, including an updated list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation. AICIS notes additions to the high-hazard list and related clarifications/minor edits. Compliance teams should ensure internal categorisation procedures and screening lists reflect the updated September 2025 guidelines for correct categorisation of introductions.