Industrial Chemicals Categorization Guidelines

Local Title

Country/Region

Australia

Competent Authority

Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme

Type

Guideline

Status

Invalid

Release Date

2024-04-24

Implementation Date

2024-04-24

Expert Translation

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Summary

History

Noteworthy Information

Introductions of industrial chemicals into Australia can be categorized as listed introductions, exempted introductions, reported introductions, assessed introductions, or commercial evaluation introductions. Cosmetic companies shall classify their chemicals according to the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 and the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019 (the IC General Rules). This guide provides a detailed definition of the terms used in the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules, assisting introducers in more accurately classifying their chemicals.