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New rules coming mid-2023 on decaBDE, PFOA-related compounds


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Australian importers and exporters of decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds will soon need to comply with new rules following the inclusion of these hazardous chemicals in the Rotterdam Convention. Changes are likely to start in mid-2023.

decaBDE, PFOA-related compounds to be added to the list of chemicals requiring AICIS authorisation

We will soon amend the Industrial Chemicals (General) Rules 2019 (General Rules) that affect the export or importation of decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds. This move follows the addition of these chemicals in 2022 to Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention.

MORE INFO ON: www.industrialchemicals.gov.au
                   

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