The Australian government has put new chemical regulations, or “early regulatory changes” into effect. With this action, the nation wishes to simplify the import of chemicals that are not hazardous to health. Such substances include polymers of low concern (PLCs). The following changes apply to importers: PLCs are now exempt from…
Australia is in the process of overhauling its chemicals law. A final draft is in the hands of the responsible agency, the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS), which is to submit the draft to parliament on November 4. The law is to be approved in April 2017….