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The Australian Government regulator of industrial chemicals

Our mission is the integrated regulation of industrial chemicals for the protection of human health and the environment through scientific excellence and regulatory efficiency to deliver the safe and sustainable use of chemicals.

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Latest News

NICNAS Matters - June 2009
Amended 30 June 2009

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Existing Chemical Information Sheets - Diethylene Glycol (DEG) & 1,4-Butanediol
Amended 30 June 2009

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Existing Chemical Hazard Assessment Report - Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
Amended 26 June 2009

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New Chemical & Registration Fees & Charges 2009-10
Amended 26 June 2009

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Update to Handbook and New Chemicals Forms - Low Regulatory Concern Reforms (LRCC)
Added 24 June 2009
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NICNAS Training Update - May 2009
Amended 22 May 2009

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
Amended 15 May 2009

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LRCC Evaluation - Industry Survey
Added 05 May 2009

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Chemical Assessment Report - 1,4-Butanediol
Added 07 April 2009

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Safety Info Sheet No 30 - Cabinet Makers and Construction Workers: Formaldehyde Exposures from Pressed Wood Products
Added 24 March 2009

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NICNAS Priority Existing Chemical Assessment Report - Triclosan
Added 03 February 2009
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