7. Creating your chemical dossier in IUCLID

Once you’ve entered the initial information for your assessment certificate application, the next step is for the applicant and any chemical data provider(s) to upload chemical dossier information in IUCLID.

About IUCLID

IUCLID is free software developed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). It is used worldwide to record, store, maintain and exchange information on chemicals. IUCLID supports the reuse of chemical dossiers across Australian and international regulatory frameworks, reducing duplication and streamlining submissions for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions (such as under the EU’s REACH legislation).

To complete a chemical dossier, both the applicant and chemical data provider(s) must have their own IUCLID instances. This involves downloading the IUCLID6 software and creating a substance dataset.

Tip: dataset terminology
If you see any reference in AICIS Business Services to chemical dataset, it has the same meaning as substance dataset.

Using IUCLID allows you to record, store and maintain data on the intrinsic and hazard properties of your chemical substances. This also helps you meet your AICIS record‑keeping obligations, as you will have a copy of the information you submit to us. You can reuse the information stored in IUCLID for submissions to other regulatory bodies or to share with businesses you work with.

Tip: IUCLID version compatibility
AICIS uses a specific version of IUCLID to process applications. These versions change over time. To avoid delays, select ‘export to previous major version’ when exporting your chemical dossier.