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Find information about registering your business with us, categorising your industrial chemicals, and meeting your obligations for importing and manufacturing them in Australia.
Registrations are now open with no changes to fees or registration level thresholds for 2025–26
Read our latest fees and charges announcement, learn more about the 2025–26 registration period, or visit the registration hub to register and renew.
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Information you need to know before you apply for your assessment certificate
Guidance and applications to vary a certificate, authorisation or certificate.
The CEA pathway encourages innovation by providing a faster, cost-effective way to import or manufacture (introduce) your chemical to evaluate its commercial potential
Businesses can apply for an AICIS approved chemical name (AACN) to protect the chemical name as confidential business information. They can also apply to use a generalised end use instead of a specific end use.
Other information for businesses
If you need to submit any non-English documents or information to us, you must also provide an English translation from an approved or accredited translator.
Information to help foreign companies interested in selling their chemicals and products in Australia
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