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We invite public comments on a suite of regulatory proposals relating to categorisation, reporting and record-keeping obligations. Consultation closes on 9 November 2023.
Update: Since publishing this article, the consultation closed on 9 November 2023 as scheduled. You can access an archived version of the content on our consultations page.
We’ve explored possible solutions to address stakeholder advice that certain requirements of the General Rules are challenging to comply with. AICIS has also identified aspects of the General Rules that we think should be strengthened to ensure protection of human health and the environment or clarify the intent of certain requirements.
These proposals were developed using an evidence- and risk-based approach to regulation that is appropriate to each circumstance. Some key proposals in this consultation:
None of the proposals involve changes to the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. Proposals that would benefit introducers are based on mechanisms that may lower regulatory burden while maintaining regulatory intent.
This consultation is grouped into themes, with each providing details of the proposed changes to the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019 and the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines, the reasons for the change and how the changes will work in practice. You can view these either offline or online and comment on all, or any, of the proposals.
Download and read these 2 documents, then submit your comments using our online form:
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Listed introductions: more practicable record-keeping requirements
Exempted and reported introductions: more practicable requirements
Soap makers: reducing regulatory obligations
Flavour or fragrance blend chemicals: expanding the eligibility criteria
Other categorisation options and refinements
Covers:
Fluorinated chemicals: categorisation changes for health and environmental protection
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs): categorisation changes for health and environmental protection
Chemicals containing hazardous elements added to human health hazard band C
Exempted introductions: annual declaration change to improve AICIS monitoring
Read the proposed changes to clarify information and requirements in the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines.