Start at step 0 of our Guide to categorising your chemical importation and manufacture (Categorisation Guide) to check if the introduction could be in the listed category. If it is not a listed introduction, then continue to step 1 to determine if your introduction is of a chemical that cannot be exempted or reported. If it's not, return to this questionnaire to see if you can make an exempted or reported introduction for research and development purposes.

Start at step 0 of the Categorisation Guide
 

Outcome

Your introduction does not meet the AICIS criteria for research and development.

Go back to the online categorisation guide to continue working out your introduction category. First, return to step 2 and check if your introduction meets the criteria for any of the non-R&D types that are eligible for the exempted category at this step.

If your introduction is not described in step 2, proceed to step 3 and work out if it meets the criteria for any of the non-R&D types that are eligible for the reported category at this step. 

The guide also outlines reporting and record-keeping obligations based on your categorisation outcome. 

Outcome - exempted category

Your introduction is eligible for the exempted category for research and development. You can introduce your chemical without telling us first, if you are already registered with us. 

You must keep records for the introduction type: exempted - research and development and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August). 

Note:

Post-introduction declarations are not required for these types of introductions.

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

You have 2 options when the introduction is 100 kg or less:

1. Stop here which means your introduction will be in the reported category or
2. Continue to answer questions to see if your introduction can be in the exempted category. 

Will any quantity of the chemical introduced be solid (including powders), or in a dispersion?

To prove this, you might have an SDS or product information sheet that indicates the appearance (for example, in liquid form).

Can you demonstrate that all quantities of the chemical do not consist of solid particles in an unbound state or as an aggregate or agglomerate, where at least 50% (by number size distribution) of the particles have at least one external dimension in the particle size range of 1 to 100 nm? 

To prove this, you might have a study report on the particle size distribution of your chemical.

Can you demonstrate that all quantities of the chemical do not consist of solid particles in an unbound state or as an aggregate or agglomerate, where at least 50% (by number size distribution) of the particles have at least one external dimension in the particle size range of 1 to 100 nm? 

To prove this, you might have a study report on the particle size distribution of your chemical.

Outcome - exempted category

Your introduction is in the exempted category for research and development. Therefore you can introduce your chemical without telling us first, if you are already registered with us.

You must keep records for the introduction type: exempted - research and development and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August). 

Note: Post-introduction declarations are not required for these types of introductions.

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Outcome - reported category

Your introduction is in the reported category for research and development.

You must be registered with us and submit a once-off pre-introduction report - research and development before you introduce the chemical.

You must also keep records about the introduction and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August).

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Outcome - reported category

Your introduction is not eligible for the exempted category but it can be introduced under the reported category for research and development.

You must be registered with us and submit a once-off pre-introduction report - research and development before you introduce the chemical.

You must also keep records about the introduction and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August).

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Outcome - reported category

Your introduction is not eligible for the exempted category but it can be introduced under the reported category for research and development.

You must be registered with us and submit a once-off pre-introduction report - research and development before you introduce the chemical.

You must also keep records about the introduction and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August).

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Will any quantity of the chemical introduced be solid (including powders), or in a dispersion?

For example, you might have an SDS or product information sheet that indicates the appearance (for example, in liquid form).

Your introduction is in the exempted category for research and development. Therefore you can introduce your chemical without telling us first, if you are already registered with us.

You must keep records for the introduction type: exempted - research and development and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August). 

Note: Post-introduction declarations are not required for these types of introductions.

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Can you demonstrate that all quantities of the chemical do not consist of solid particles in an unbound state or as an aggregate or agglomerate, where at least 50% (by number size distribution) of the particles have at least one external dimension in the particle size range of 1 to 100 nm? 

To demonstrate this, you might have a study report about the particle size distribution of your chemical.

Outcome - exempted category

Your introduction is in the exempted category for research and development. Therefore you can introduce your chemical without telling us first, if you are already registered with us.

You must keep records for the introduction type: exempted - research and development and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August). 

Note: Post-introduction declarations are not required for these types of introductions.

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Outcome - exempted category

Your introduction is in the exempted category for research and development. Therefore you can introduce your chemical without telling us first, if you are already registered with us.

You must keep records for the introduction type: exempted - research and development and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August). 

Note: Post-introduction declarations are not required for these types of introductions.

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Outcome - not an eligible introduction for research and development

Based on your answers, your introduction does not meet the criteria for either a reported or exempted introduction for research or development.

To be able to finish your categorisation, go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide to work out the risks of your introduction to human health and the environment.”

Go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide.

Outcome - exempted category

Your introduction is in the exempted category for research and development. Therefore you can introduce your chemical without telling us first, if you are already registered with us.

You must keep records for the introduction type: exempted - research and development and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August). 

Note: Post-introduction declarations are not required for these types of introductions.

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Outcome - not an eligible introduction for research and development

Based on your answers, your introduction does not meet the criteria for either a reported or exempted introduction for research or development.

To be able to finish your categorisation, go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide to work out the risks of your introduction to human health and the environment.”

Go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide.

Will any quantity of the chemical be introduced as a solid (including powders), or in a dispersion?

To prove this, you might have an SDS or product information sheet that indicates the appearance (for example, in liquid form).

Outcome - reported category

Your introduction is eligible for the reported category for research and development.

You must be registered with us and submit a once-off pre-introduction report - research and development before you introduce the chemical.

You must also keep records about the introduction and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August).

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Can you demonstrate that all quantities of the chemical do not consist of solid particles in an unbound state or as an aggregate or agglomerate, where at least 50% (by number size distribution) of the particles have at least one external dimension in the particle size range of 1 to 100 nm? 

To prove this, you might have a study report on the particle size distribution of your chemical.

Outcome - not an eligible introduction for research and development

Go to Step 2 of the categorisation guide.

Your introduction cannot be categorised as a chemical that is only used for research and development.

Go back to the online categorisation guide to continue working out your introduction category.

First, return to step 2 and check if your introduction meets the criteria for any of the non-R&D types that are eligible for the exempted category at this step.

If your introduction is not described in step 2, proceed to step 3 and work out if it meets the criteria for any of the non-R&D types that are eligible for the reported category at this step.

The guide also outlines reporting and record-keeping obligations based on your categorisation outcome.
 

Outcome - not an eligible introduction for research and development

Go to Step 2 of the categorisation guide.

Your introduction cannot be categorised as a chemical that is only used for research and development.

Go back to the online categorisation guide to continue working out your introduction category.

First, return to step 2 and check if your introduction meets the criteria for any of the non-R&D types that are eligible for the exempted category at this step.

If your introduction is not described in step 2, proceed to step 3 and work out if it meets the criteria for any of the non-R&D types that are eligible for the reported category at this step.

The guide also outlines reporting and record-keeping obligations based on your categorisation outcome.
 

Outcome - not an eligible introduction for research and development

Based on your answers, your introduction does not meet the criteria for either a reported or exempted introduction for research and development.

To be able to finish your categorisation, go to Step 2 of the categorisation guide to work out the risks of your introduction to human health and the environment.”

Go to Step 2 of the categorisation guide.

Outcome - not an eligible introduction for research and development

Based on your answers, your introduction does not meet the criteria for either a reported or exempted introduction for research and development.

To be able to finish your categorisation, go to Step 2 of the categorisation guide to work out the risks of your introduction to human health and the environment.”

Go to Step 2 of the categorisation guide. 
 

Outcome - not an eligible introduction for research and development

Based on your answers, your introduction does not meet the criteria for either a reported or exempted introduction for research or development.

To be able to finish your categorisation, go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide to work out the risks of your introduction to human health and the environment.”

Go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide.

Outcome - not an eligible introduction for research and development

Based on your answers, your introduction does not meet the criteria for either a reported or exempted introduction for research or development.

To be able to finish your categorisation, go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide to work out the risks of your introduction to human health and the environment.”

Go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide.

Outcome - not an eligible introduction for research and development

Based on your answers, your introduction does not meet the criteria for either a reported or exempted introduction for research or development.

To be able to finish your categorisation, go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide to work out the risks of your introduction to human health and the environment.”

Go to Step 4 of the categorisation guide.

Outcome - reported category

Your introduction is in the reported category for research and development.

You must be registered with us and submit a once-off pre-introduction report - research and development before you introduce the chemical.

You must also keep records about the introduction and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August).

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.

Outcome - reported category

Your introduction is in the reported category for research and development.

You must be registered with us and submit a once-off pre-introduction report - research and development before you introduce the chemical.

You must also keep records about the introduction and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August).

Disclaimer: This decision tool is for information only. Filling out this decision tool alone does not meet your record-keeping requirements.