Chemicals In Australia

 

If you import and/or manufacture chemicals or chemical products, you may need to comply with Australian Government legislation governing chemicals assessment and registration.

 

There are four national chemicals assessment and registration schemes which cover food, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals and agricultural and veterinary chemicals. The schemes operate in a complementary manner to ensure there is no duplication or any unnecessary regulatory burden on industry.

 

The scope of each of the four chemicals assessment and/or registration schemes is defined by legislation. Legislation also specifies what chemicals/chemical products are to be covered by each of the schemes, as well as the requirements for anyone involved in chemicals manufacture and/or importation.

 

More Information

• Chemical schemes at a glance;

• Poisons Scheduling;

• Medicines and Agricultural/Veterinary (AgVet) Chemicals

• Cosmetics in general in Australia;

• National chemicals profile; and

• Agency contact details.