News and updates

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The latest update of our 'Guide to categorising your chemical importation and manufacture' (Categorisation Guide) makes it easier to work out if you are, or are not, introducing a chemical at the nanoscale and other information to clarify requirements.

We listened to your feedback about wanting to view a complete list of chemicals on the Inventory. For the first time, we've made this available in an Excel format (.xlsx).

We've prepared new guidance on our non-renewal process, including a step-by-step guide on what to do.

Passwords must now be 14 characters long.

We're seeking use and hazard information on chemicals that we believe are low concern and don't require further regulatory controls to manage risks to the environment.

We've identified chemicals on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (Inventory) that we believe are not being manufactured, imported or used in Australia for commercial purposes.

You can now withdraw a PIR you've already submitted.

We published 24 final evaluation statements in January 2022.

Updated Categorisation Guide and other regulatory changes from November 2021.

Regulatory changes are starting on 23 November 2021 following amendments to the General and Transitional Rules.

An evaluation for benzene, 1,1'-oxybis-, pentabromo derivative (pentabromodiphenyl ether; CAS number 32534-81-9) was completed under Part 4 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (IC Act).

Draft evaluations released for public comment.

We're seeking use and hazard information on chemicals that we believe are low concern and don't require further regulatory controls to manage risks to the environment.

We published a final evaluation statement in October 2020.