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Record-keeping obligations for reported introductions

If you are introducing chemicals in the reported category, you must keep certain records.

Each type of reported introduction has different record-keeping requirements.

Why you must keep records

You must keep records about your chemical introductions to confirm they are authorised under our reported category. This also ensures you’re aware of any changes that could impact your categorisation. You must keep these records for 5 years, even after you’ve stopped introducing your chemical.

We may ask for your records

We may ask for your records to ensure your chemical introduction is authorised as a reported introduction. 

You must provide all the information we ask for in the timeframe we specify. If you don’t meet the timeframe, any further introductions of your chemical, under the same circumstances, will not be authorised until we get the information.

Learn more about our laws, rules and regulations.

What else do I need to keep or submit?

You must submit a once-off pre-introduction report before you start your introduction (and then vary this report if circumstances change).

All importers and manufacturers (introducers) of industrial chemicals must submit an annual declaration after the end of each registration year (31 August). Your AICIS annual declaration is due by 30 November every year.

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