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10/11/2025

Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme

Regulator function

Protect Australians and our environment by assessing the risks of importing or manufacturing (introducing) industrial chemicals and promoting their safe use.

Legislation
  • Industrial Chemicals Act 2019
  • Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019 Industrial Chemicals (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2019
  • Industrial Chemicals (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Rules 2019
  • Industrial Chemicals Charges (Customs) Act 2019
  • Industrial Chemicals (Excise) Act 2019
  • Industrial Chemicals Charges (General) Act 2019
  • Industrial Chemicals Charges (Customs) Regulations 2022
  • Industrial Chemicals Charges (Excise) Regulations 2022
  • Industrial Chemicals Charges (General) Regulations 2020
  • Industrial Chemicals (Fees and Charges) Rules 2020 
Regulated community

Importers and manufacturers of industrial chemicals in Australia

Portfolio
Health, Disability and Ageing
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
28 July 2023
Regulator Statement of Intent
Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
24 August 2023
Website
Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme website
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