News and notices hub

30 October 2026

Do you need to submit a post-introduction declaration (PID) for 2025–26?

Find out if you need to submit a post-introduction declaration (PID) for an exempted introduction made in 2025–26.

29 October 2026

Submit your annual declaration for 2025–26 by 30 November 2026

It's time to submit your annual declaration for 2025–26. See more information on how to submit an annual declaration.

26 October 2026

Correction of chemical names on the Inventory - 26 October 2026

We have updated the names of a number of chemicals in the Inventory to the CAS name. We have also updated the molecular formulas for some of these chemicals. The corrections do not change the identity of the chemical substances themselves.

21 October 2026

PFAS introduction and use in Australia: draft evaluation statement open for comments until 2 December 2026

We have completed a draft evaluation on the industrial use and importation or manufacture (introduction) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australia. We invite everyone to review the draft report and give feedback by 2 December 2026.

12 October 2026

Have your say on revisions to the Categorisation Guidelines for 2027

Our consultation on revisions to the 2027 Categorisation Guidelines is now open for public comment until 23 November 2026.

12 October 2026

Can't find a chemical assessment? New guidance is available

Our new page explains how to locate AICIS assessment and evaluation statements, as well as public reports published by the former scheme.

8 October 2026

Variation of Inventory terms of listing - 8 October 2026

The terms of the Inventory listing for CAS number 98969-19-8 have been varied to clarify the wording of the defined scope of assessment.

2 October 2026

Correction of chemical names and molecular formulas on the Inventory – 2 October 2026

We have updated the names of a number of chemicals in the Inventory to the CAS name. We have also updated the molecular formulas for some of these chemicals. The corrections do no change the identity of the chemical substances themselves.

Have your say – draft evaluations open for comment until 26 November 2026

We invite public comments on 7 draft evaluation statements that provide safety information about the use, import or manufacture of industrial chemicals.

23 September 2026

Help us make the AICIS website easier to use

Whether you're new to AICIS or use the website regularly, we'd like to hear about your experiences. Your feedback can help us improve the information and guidance we provide on industrialchemicals.gov.au.

21 September 2026

New chemical assessment statements published – 21 September 2026

See the assessment statements we've published.

15 September 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate – 15 September 2026

The following chemical CAS number 119345-04-9 has been added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate.

8 September 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate – 8 September 2026

The following chemical has been added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate.

2 September 2026

Variation to Inventory listing after evaluation: CAS number 631-89-0 – 2 September 2026

Variation to Inventory listing after evaluation for CAS number 631-89-0

1 September 2026

Available now: 2026 categorisation guidelines and updated list of high hazard chemicals

We have updated the list of chemicals with high hazards for categorisation among others as part of the 2026 release of the AICIS categorisation guidelines.

26 August 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory 5 years after issue of assessment certificate – 26 August 2026

The following chemical CAS number 1629579-82-3 has been added to the Inventory because 5 years have passed since the assessment certificate was issued

Icon of a page with a plus sign and number 5

19 August 2026

Variation of Inventory listing following approval of an application – 19 August 2026

The AICIS Executive Director varied the terms of the Inventory listing following approval of an application.

14 August 2026

2026 Categorisation Guidelines coming on 1 September 2026

The AICIS Executive Director will issue the next annual release of the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, which will take effect on 1 September 2026.

3 August 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate – 3 August 2026

The following chemical CAS number 2207590-23-4 has been added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate.

28 July 2026

Open for comments by 8 September: information requirements for specified classes of introduction

We're inviting feedback on targeted information requirements for assessment certificate applications involving a specified class of introduction.

22 July 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory 5 years after issue of assessment certificate – 22 July 2026

The following chemical CAS number 189959-16-8 has been added to the Inventory because 5 years have passed since the assessment certificate was issued.

15 July 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate – 15 July 2026

The following chemical CAS number 882688-53-1 has been added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate.

14 July 2026

Retinal introductions for consumer use now need assessment by AICIS

From 27 June 2026, Retinal (retinaldehyde; CAS 116-31-4) importation and manufacture can no longer be authorised under the AICIS exempted or reported categories if it has any consumer end use, including as a cosmetic ingredient.

13 July 2026

Fees and charges for 2026–27

In line with the latest CRIS, see the latest AICIS fees and charges for the 2026–27 registration year which apply from 1 September 2026.

13 July 2026

Register now for 2026–27

All new and returning registrants can now register for 2026–27 in AICIS Business Services.

10 July 2026

Reminder to update your AICIS Business Services details

Take a few minutes now to check your details in AICIS Business Services ahead of registration opening soon.

10 July 2026

Executive update – Farewell to our outgoing AICIS Executive Director

Graeme Barden's term as Executive Director of AICIS concluded on 30 June 2026.

7 July 2026

Variation to Inventory listing after evaluation – CAS number 616-45-5

Introducers must provide certain information on CAS 616-45-5 following a variation to the Inventory listing.

7 July 2026

Variation to Inventory listing after evaluation – CAS number 2128-93-0

Introducers must provide certain information on CAS 2128-93-0 following a variation to the Inventory listing.

26 June 2026

Notice of completed evaluations – 26 June 2026

We have published 11 evaluation statements covering the human health and environmental risks associated with the use of certain chemicals on the Australian I

26 June 2026

List of evaluations in progress – updated 26 June 2026

See our latest list of evaluations in progress updated from 26 June 2026.

17 June 2026

Commercial evaluation authorisations – 17 June 2026

A list of commercial evaluation authorisations issued by AICIS.

16 June 2026

New guide on creating a chemical dataset in IUCLID6

When you apply for an assessment certificate in AICIS Business Services, you must separately create a chemical dataset in IUCLID6 as part of your application.

15 June 2026

Available now: Download the latest Inventory snapshot as at 2 June 2026

We took a snapshot of all chemicals on the Inventory as at 2 June 2026. The file is available as an Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx).

9 June 2026

Chemicals added to the Inventory 5 years after issue of assessment certificate – 9 June 2026

The following industrial chemicals, CAS number 3126995-98-7 and CAS number 24742689-93-4 have been added to the Inventory because 5 years have passed since the assessment certificates were issued.

5 June 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate – 5 June 2026

The following chemical CAS number 2131091-72-8 has been added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate.

27 May 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory 5 years after issue of assessment certificate – 27 May 2026

Chemical CAS number 151789-08-1 has been added to the Inventory because 5 years have passed since the assessment certificate was issued.

18 May 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate – 18 May 2026

Industrial chemical CAS number 1821217-71-3 has been added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate.

13 May 2026

Correction of chemical names on the Inventory – 13 May 2026

We have updated the names of a number of chemicals in the Inventory to the CAS name. The corrections do no change the identity of the chemical substances themselves.

12 May 2026

Assessment certificate applications: new guide

Use this guide when applying for an assessment certificate after you have correctly worked out your introduction category.

Assessment certificate application guide icon

30 April 2026

New navigation menu now live

Find information faster with our new website menu.

28 April 2026

AICIS is now on LinkedIn!

We've launched our official LinkedIn page.

17 April 2026

Chemical added to the Inventory 5 years after issue of assessment certificate – 17 April 2026

The following industrial chemical CAS number 308065-30-7 has been added to the Inventory.

10 April 2026

Proposed AICIS fees and charges for 2026–27 now open for public comment

This consultation is open for 5 weeks and closes at midnight on Friday 15 May 2026.

1 April 2026

Have your say! Draft evaluations open for public comment until 28 May 2026

We invite public comments on 11 draft evaluation statements which cover 117 chemicals that provide safety information about the use, import or manufacture of industrial chemicals.