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We’re often asked who is responsible for regulating the introduction of cosmetics that contain sunscreen in Australia, so we've published some new guidance and frequently asked questions on this topic.

On 4 August 2020, the Executive Director varied the terms of the Inventory listing for the industrial chemical with CAS Number 76433-45-9 because approval had been revoked for the proper name of the industrial chemical to be treated as confidential business information (CBI).

Industrial chemicals with CAS numbers 2442569-29-9, 2451094-13-4, 2451094-14-5, 2451094-17-8 and 474511-64-3 have been added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (the Inventory) in accordance with section 82 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 because 5 years have passed since the assessment certificates for the industrial chemicals were issued.

Extra information to help you categorise the importation and manufacture (introduction) of chemicals with at least one external dimension in the nanoscale.

Extra information to help you categorise the importation and manufacture (introduction) of chemicals for an end use in articles with food contact.

The time is approaching to renew your registration for the 2020-21 year - read about your obligations and download our Fact Sheet.

On 3 July 2020, the Executive Director varied the terms of the Inventory listing for the industrial chemical with CAS Number 2412925-51-8 because approval had been revoked for the proper name of the industrial chemical to be treated as confidential business information (CBI). 

We've published a new page to help you categorise your chemical for use in cosmetics.

New chemical public reports published.

A video explaining a common categorisation scenario where no hazard information is available.

A list of low volume chemical permits issued.

Details of a commercial evaluation permit issued.

List of chemicals added to the Inventory after issue of an assessment certificate.

List of chemicals added to the Inventory 5 years after issue of an assessment certificate.