s15A
Failing to comply with conditions of use of an AICS listed chemical
(Fault based offence)

The Director may include in the AICS certain conditions associated with the mode of use or introduction of the chemical. The person importing or manufacturing the chemical must comply with those conditions.

$13,200
($66,000)

s21
Introducing a new industrial chemical (without a valid certificate/permit and not exempt)
(Fault based offence)

A new industrial chemical is defined as one that is not listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances, or is listed but whose importation and/or manufacture is subject to certain conditions. All new industrial chemicals must be notified to NICNAS, and an assessment certificate or permit obtained before they can be imported/manufactured in Australia, unless there are specific grounds for exemption under the Act.

$33,000
(165,000)

s21AA(4)
Failing to provide annual report.
(Fault based offence)

Persons introducing a new industrial chemical under an exemption must provide a report to the director before or on 28 September of the following registration year.

$1,100 per day to a maximum of $13,200
($5,500 per day to a maximum of $66,000)

s21L(4)
Contravening any of the conditions imposed on a commercial evaluation chemical (CEC) permit
(Fault based offence)

Commercial Evaluation Chemical (CEC) permits are subject to stipulated conditions to safeguard public and occupational health, and the environment. All conditions specified on the permit must be adhered to by the importer or manufacturer and agreed user/s.

Director can cancel permit (s21N) AND $33,000
($165,000)

s21W(5)
Contravening any of the conditions imposed on a low volume chemical (LVC) permit
(Fault based offence)

Low Volume Chemical (LVC) permits are subject to stipulated conditions to safeguard public and occupational health and the environment. The holder of the permit (importer or manufacturer) must follow all the conditions on the permit.

Director can cancel permit (s21W(6)) AND $33,000
($165,000)

s22I
Contravening any of the conditions imposed on the controlled use permit
(Fault based offence)

Controlled Use permits are granted subject to conditions that the chemical is imported or manufactured only for the use stated on the permit. Conditions designed to safeguard public and occupational health and the environment also apply. The holder of the permit (importer or manufacturer) must follow all the conditions on the permit.

$33,000
($165,000)

s30C
Using a chemical after receiving a revocation notice from Director (regarding Early Introduction Permit)
(Fault based offence)

In certain circumstances, the Director may revoke an Early Introduction Permit (EIP). The holder of the permit must stop importing/manufacturing the chemical as soon as a revocation notice is received.

$33,000
($165,000)

s40K(3)
Failing to keep supporting records for permits/certificates.
(Fault based offence)

A person issued a Low Volume Chemical (LVC)permit, Controlled Use permit, or a self-assessed assessment certificate is required to keep records in support of information associated with their application for the permit/certificate.

$13,200
($66,000)

s40L(3)
Failing to supply requested information on permits/certificates to the Director.
(Fault based offence)

A person must provide information to the Director if the Director requests information relating to a Low Volume chemcical permit, a Controlled Use permit, or a self-assessed assessment certificate.

$6,600
($33,000)

s40N(4)
Failure to provide annual report for permits/certificates
(Fault based offence)

Persons introducing a new industrial chemical under a Commercial Evaluation Chemical permit, Low Volume Chemical permit, Controlled Use permit, or a self-assessed assessment certificate, must provide a report to the Director before or on 28 September of the following registration year.

$1,100 per day to a maximum of $13,200
($5,500 per day to a maximum of $66,000)

s48(7)
Contravening a notice requesting information about potential Priority Existing Chemicals (PEC)
(Fault based offence)

The Director may place a notice in the Chemical Gazette calling for information about an existing chemical that is being considered for declaration as a PEC. The Chemical Gazette notice will include details of the person/s required to provide the information and the period in which the information is to be provided (the time frame specified must be at least 28 days).

$6,600
($33,000)

s56
Introducing a PEC (without applying for assessment under s55)
(Fault based offence)

Importing and/or manufacturing a PEC is prohibited without submitting an application for the assessment of the chemical.

$33,000
($165,000)

s58(8)
Contravention of a call for information about a PEC
(Fault based offence)

For the purpose of assessing a PEC, the Director may, by notice in the Chemical Gazette, require a person to provide information about the chemical. All persons specified in the Gazette notice must provide the required information to the Director within the timeframe specified.

$6,600
($33,000)

s61(4)
Failure of an importer or manufacturer to comply with a notice prohibiting an activity while the chemical remains a PEC
(Fault based offence)

If the Minister believes that an activity involving a PEC gives rise to an unacceptable risk of adverse health or environmental effects, he/she may prohibit that activity by a notice in the Chemical Gazette. An importer or manufacturer must comply with the notice.

$33,000
($165,000)

s61(5)
Failure of a person other than an importer or manufacturer to comply with a notice prohibiting an activity while the chemical remains a PEC
(Fault based offence)

If the Minister believes that an activity involving a PEC gives rise to an unacceptable risk of adverse health or environmental effects, he/she may prohibit that activity by a notice in the Chemical Gazette. A person, other than an importer or manufacturer of the chemical must comply with the notice.

$26,400
($132,000)

s64(1)
Failure to notify the Director within 28 days of particular specified circumstances giving rise to recommendation of secondary notification
(Fault based offence)

An assessment report, or an AICS entry, can recommend secondary notification in particular circumstances. If these circumstances occur, the Director must be informed in writing within 28 days.

$13,200
($66,000)

s64(1)(2)
Failure to notify the Director within 28 days of general circumstances occurring giving rise to recommendation of secondary notification
(Fault based offence)

Where a person who introduces an industrial chemical that has been assessed by NICNAS becomes aware that:

• the function or use of the chemical has or is likely to change;

• the amount of chemical introduced has, or is likely to increase;

• in the case of an imported chemical, it has begun to be manufactured;

• the method of manufacture has, or is likely to, change;

• additional information is available on the adverse health or environmental effects of the chemical; and/or

• other circumstances recommended on the assessment report for the chemical have occurred;

the person must notify the Director of the change in circumstances within 28 days.

$13,200
($66,000)

s67
Introducing a chemical in contravention of a prohibition made by the Minister after failure to give secondary notification as required

(Fault based offence)

The Director may, by notice in the Chemical Gazette, require secondary notification of a chemical. If person/s to whom the notice applies do not do so, the Minister may prohibit introduction of that chemical by that person(s)

$13,200
($66,000)

s69
Contravention of a notice by the Director in the Chemical Gazette requiring information for the purposes of assessment of chemicals (existing/new) requiring secondary notification
(Fault based offence)

The Director may, for the purpose of assessing a new or existing industrial chemical requiring secondary notification, require through a notice in the Chemical Gazette:

• all persons who introduce the chemical; or

• specified persons who introduce the chemical; or

• specified persons who may have relevant information on the chemical;

but who are not required to give secondary notification, to provide the Director the information specified on the notice.

$6,600
($33,000)

s80B
Introducing relevant industrial chemicals without a registration in force
(Strict liability offence)

You must be registered with NICNAS if you introduce (import and/or manufacture) relevant industrial chemicals in a registration year. A registration year runs from 1 September to 31 August in the following year.

$33,000
($165,000)

s80Q
Failure to provide the Director with a written statement indicating the total value of relevant industrial chemicals actually introduced in a registration year by 31 October
(Strict liability offence)

If you have been registered with NICNAS for a particular registration year, you must, within two months of the end of that registration year, provide the Director with a written statement of the total value of relevant industrial chemicals actually introduced in that registration year.

$3,300
($16,500)

s80QD
Failure to retain records for five years
(Strict liability offence)

If you are registered for a particular registration year, you must keep all records to prove your introduction value for that year. These records must be kept for a period of five years.

$3,300
($16,500)

s80W(3)
Failure to comply with notice requiring information relating to the introduction of relevant industrial chemicals in a relevant registration year
(Strict liability offence)

If the Director believes that you should have been registered in a particular registration year, he/she may require you to supply information relating to your introduction of relevant industrial chemicals for that registration year.

$3,300
($16,500)

s21AA(4)
Failing to provide annual report.
(Fault based offence)

Persons introducing a new industrial chemical under an exemption must provide a report to the director before or on 28 September of the following registration year.

$1,100 per day to a maximum of $13,200
($5,500 per day to a maximum of $66,000)

s40K(3)
Failing to keep supporting records for permits/certificates.
(Fault based offence)

A person issued a Low Volume Chemical (LVC) permit, Controlled Use permit, or a self-assessed assessment certificate is required to keep records in support of information associated with their application for the certificate and keep these records for 5 years.

$13,200
($66,000)

s40L(3)
Failing to supply requested information on permits/certificates to the Director.
(Fault based offence)

A person must provide information to the Director if the Director requests information relating to a Low Volume Chemical permit, a Controlled Use permit, or a self-assessed assessment certificate.

$6,600
($33,000)

s40N(4)
Failure to provide annual report for permits/certificates
(Fault based offence)

Persons introducing a new industrial chemical under a Commercial Evaluation Chemical permit, Low Volume Chemical permit, Controlled Use permit, or a self-assessed assessment certificate, must provide a report to the Director before or on 28 September of the following registration year.

$1,100 per day to a maximum of $13,200
($5,500 per day to a maximum of $66,000)

s80QD
Failure to retain records for five years
(Strict liability offence)

If you are registered for a particular registration year, you must keep all records to prove your introduction value for that year. These records must be kept for a period of five years.

$3,300
($16,500)

s100G
A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with the Director's request to provide information in relation to Australia's obligations under the Rotterdam Convention

The Director's request will specify the information that is required and how it is to be provided. It will also specify the final date that the information must be provided, giving at least 14 days notice of this.

$6,600
($33,000)

s88(3)
Refusal to answer questions or produce documents requested during an inspection

You must produce documents and requested information to a NICNAS inspector to ascertain whether the Act or regulations have been complied with.

$3,300
($16,500)

s106(5)
Introduction or export of chemical in contravention of a Regulation made under s106
(Strict liability offence)

Regulations can be made under s106 to ban or restrict a chemical that is the subject of an international agreement to which Australia is a party.

$33,000
($165,000)