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Specific information requirements – new forms, guides and updated Inventory chemical records now live
We’re pleased to announce that changes to simplify compliance with specific information requirements (SIRs) for listed introductions are now live.
As outlined in our 29 May announcement, these updates are designed to make it easier for chemical importers and manufacturers (introducers) to meet their reporting obligations for listed introductions that have specific information requirements.
What’s new?
Improved Inventory chemical records
Enhanced records now include more details about SIRs, links to assessment reports where possible, and links to guidance, making it easier to find information and understand your compliance responsibilities.
See our notice for details about the varied SIR terms of Inventory listing
SIR online forms
We replaced our existing SIR form in AICIS Business Services with 3 new forms that are more fit for purpose for the information that businesses need to submit. These are:
- ‘Chemical assessed as a polymer of low concern (PLC)’ – use this form if you know that the chemical was assessed as a polymer of low concern (PLC).
- ‘SIR details known (excluding chemicals assessed as a PLC)’ – use this form if you know the circumstances where there is a specific requirement to provide information, in relation to the chemical introduction.
- Other SIR submissions – use this form if the other 2 forms do not apply. This includes where you want to submit information to AICIS in relation to the introduction of an Inventory-listed chemical, but you do not know the circumstances where there is a specific requirement to provide information.
Guides on completing SIR forms
Three new guides give users a preview of the questions in each SIR online form plus tips on completing the forms. Read the guides.
Expanded guidance
A clearer, more comprehensive guide will help you work out whether you need to submit an SIR form. Read the guides.
Why we made these changes and the benefits
We made these improvements in response to feedback from industry stakeholders that it was difficult to locate and understand specific information requirements, especially for chemicals assessed by the former scheme, NICNAS. By making information more easily accessible, our aim is to make the obligations clearer and reduce time that businesses spend searching for information.
Read our previous notice to learn more about our engagement with industry stakeholders on SIR
We encourage all introducers to explore the updated resources and tools now available on our website.
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