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 and Aged Care

Internal to department / external entity

Internal

Ministerial Statement of Expectations date

28 July 2023

Regulator Statement of Intent date

24 August 2023