The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced a new national information collection on the introduction and use of…[Read More]
Dangerous goods storage and handling
AICIS to Collect Information on the Introduction and Use of PFAS in Australia
Advisory Committee on Environmental Management of Industrial Chemicals – Applications Open
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has opened applications for membership to the Advisory…[Read More]
EPA Conducts Snap Inspections of Western Melbourne Warehouses Handling Dangerous Goods
EPA Victoria has conducted a series of unannounced inspections at warehouses and logistics facilities in Melbourne’s western suburbs as part…[Read More]
Consultation Opens on Draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for…[Read More]
Industrial Chemicals Environment Protection Policy
A notice has been published in the SA Government Gazette advising of the intention to prepare a draft environment protection…[Read More]
Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme (AICIS) Annual Declarations
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (formerly NICNAS) has opened submissions for the 2024–25 annual declaration. The annual declaration confirms that…[Read More]
Chemical manufacturer ordered to pay $300,000 over Elwood/St Kilda beach spill
EPA Victoria has secured civil penalties against a chemical manufacturer after a 28,000-litre spill of an industrial chemical reached Elwood…[Read More]
Penalty issued for importing unlicensed greenhouse gas equipment
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has issued a penalty of $18 780 to a…[Read More]
IChEMS proposed management of 6 standards: Comment sought
The Advisory Committee on the Environmental Management of Industrial Chemicals (IChEMS Advisory Committee) is seeking feedback on the following proposed…[Read More]
Proposed new drinking water guidelines has lower recommended value of PFAS
The NSW Government has welcomed the National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) release of proposed new drinking water guidelines for…[Read More]