On 17 June 2026, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced four newly issued commercial evaluation authorisations under section 58 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, covering pyrolysis products of waste plastics and waste tyres, an industrial electrolyte, and a polymer for industrial adhesives. Within the authorisation period, eligible businesses may import or manufacture the relevant chemicals for commercial evaluation purposes.
The four authorisations are as follows:
|
Authorisation number |
Chemical name |
End use |
Period |
|
AUTH30 |
Waste plastics, pyrolyzed, C5-55 fraction |
Feedstock for chemical and thermal cracking |
9 October 2024 – 8 October 2028 |
|
AUTH31 |
Tires, wastes, pyrolyzed, C5-70 oil fraction |
Feedstock for chemical and thermal cracking |
9 October 2024 – 8 October 2028 |
|
AUTH32 |
Biheteromonocycle, 1,1′-dimethyl-, chloride (1:2) |
Electrolyte for industrial use |
26 February 2025 – 30 June 2026 |
|
AUTH33 |
Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)] and 1,1′-methylenebis[4-isocyanatobenzene] |
Component of industrial adhesives |
24 February 2026 – 24 February 2028 |
ChemRadar Insights
Businesses intending to import or manufacture industrial chemicals in Australia should verify whether the chemical is listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC), or whether an assessment certificate/commercial evaluation authorisation has already been granted. If it is neither listed nor authorised, the relevant permit must be applied for in accordance with the regulations to avoid unlawful introduction.
