On September 2, 2026, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that it will cancel the defined scope of assessment (DSA) condition attached to the listing of retinyl linoleate (CAS 631-89-0) in the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC), with the variation to take effect on September 30, 2026. Relevant introducers should also pay close attention to possible changes in poison scheduling arrangements.
Background of the Evaluation
AICIS previously carried out an evaluation of retinyl linoleate under Part 4 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, and the final evaluation statement (EVA00187) was published on June 26, 2026 following public consultation. As the original listing condition was no longer consistent with the conclusions of this latest risk assessment, the Executive Director of AICIS determined, based on the conclusions of the evaluation statement, that it was necessary to vary the listing conditions of the chemical in the Inventory to manage the risks associated with its introduction. The evaluation also recommended risk management through scheduling controls.
Content of the Listing Variation
On this basis, the Executive Director of AICIS has made the variation to the Inventory listing under section 86 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, cancelling only the DSA condition. The listing conditions after the variation are shown in the table below:
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CAS number |
631-89-0 |
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Chemical name |
Retinol, 15-[(9Z,12Z)-9,12-octadecadienoate] |
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Chemical formula |
C38H60O2 |
ChemRadar Insights
Relevant introducers are advised to pay close attention to the following:
- Watch the condition change: once the variation takes effect on September 30, 2026, retinyl linoleate will remain listed in the AIIC, but its listing will no longer carry the DSA condition. Enterprises that have previously relied on this condition to determine their introduction category should update their compliance assessment promptly;
- Track scheduling controls: the evaluation statement recommends managing the risks of this chemical through scheduling controls, and the relevant scheduling entries may be adjusted in the future. Introducers should ensure that their current and subsequent introductions continue to comply with the requirements of the Poisons Standard (SUSMP).
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