Regulatory update from Australia: AICIS opens consultation

NIA Staff
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Australia’s industrial chemicals regulator (AICIS) is consulting on revisions to the Categorisation Guidelines in 2026, with proposed changes and clarifications affecting how introducers determine regulatory categories and obligations. These updates are relevant for companies placing industrial chemicals on the Australian market, including advanced and nanoscale forms where applicable.

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industrialchemicals.gov.au

https://www.industrialchemicals.gov.au/consultations/have-your-say-revisions-categorisation-guidelines-2026

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