Video guides — learn about AICIS and your obligations

See our video on how to submit a PID in the exempted category.

Videos providing an overview of categorisation and how to complete each step of the categorisation process.

This video works through an example of a common introduction scenario and how to determine its introduction category. The example is of a low concentration cosmetic ingredient with no available hazard information.

This video works through an example of a common introduction scenario and how to determine its introduction category. The example is of a paint ingredient that is imported into Australia and there is no hazard information available for it.

Australia has implemented a ban on animal test data for cosmetics. Find out more including where exceptions might apply.

Learn about assessed introductions, the different types of assessment certificates, the assessment process and your rights as a certificate holder.

Learn about the information you may be required to submit to us as part of your reporting obligations, and the types of records you will need to keep and provide to us if asked.

This video is a general overview on the framework for protecting CBI under AICIS. Learn about what we publish and what you can have protected from publication, and how. 

Chemicals already available for an industrial use in Australia, or matters related to such chemicals, can be evaluated under AICIS.

A video overview of your categorisation options if you are introducing flavour and fragrance blend chemicals.

An overview of the changeover from NICNAS to AICIS. How NICNAS registration, permits, certificates and exemptions and Inventory have transitioned to AICIS.