Your obligations after categorisation

If your introduction is in the listed category

See your obligations on this page.

If your introduction is in the exempted category

You can introduce your chemical without telling us first, if you are already registered with us. You will need to keep records about the introduction and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August). You must also submit a once-off exempted introduction declaration if you are introducing any of the following for the first time:

• polymers of low concern
• low-concern biopolymers
• introductions that you have categorised as very low risk for human health and the environment at steps 4-6 of the categorisation process.

If your introduction is in the reported category

You can introduce your chemical into Australia as a reported introduction, as long as you are registered with us and you submit a once-off pre-introduction report before you introduce the chemical.

You must also keep records about the introduction, which varies based on the type of reported introduction. You must also submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August).

If your introduction is in the assessed category

You must be registered with us and apply for an assessment certificate. We will assess your chemical introduction. You can start introducing after we issue an assessment certificate.  

You must also keep records about the introduction and submit an annual declaration at the end of the registration year (from August).

For chemicals that are already on the Inventory, you must apply to vary the terms of the Inventory listing (if applicable).