Practical guide · not a new rule · Source published: 2026-01-22
One-minute answer
The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has released a snapshot of the Inventory of Industrial Chemicals as of 2026-01-09 in an Excel file (.xlsx) format.
Who this affects
Businesses importing or manufacturing chemicals, cosmetics, or industrial raw materials in Australia.
Potential business impact
Helps reduce regulatory compliance risks and checking time for imports and manufacturing by allowing bulk comparison of listed chemicals and related regulatory obligations via the Excel file.
General matter to check
Verify the current regulatory status and obligations for imported or handled substances through the AICIS inventory search or downloaded list.
Record your ingredient checks
Match ingredient information to the product rather than relying on a product name. Keep historical downloads distinct from current official search results.
| Area | Question to consider |
|---|---|
| Search information | Can supplier ingredient names and identifiers be matched to the product you handle? |
| Dates and sources | Have you recorded the file date, official search date and pages consulted? |
| Unresolved questions | Have missing results or unclear conditions been flagged separately? |
A Hanho editorial worksheet, not a mandatory-document list or an official agency form.
What this article cannot determine
An inventory match does not by itself establish permission to import or manufacture. Check current obligations and conditions with official sources.
Check procedures and current status in the official source →
- Status: guidance
- Official source: Available now: download the latest Inventory snapshot – 9 January 2026
Does a spreadsheet listing mean I can import today?
This is a 2026-01-09 snapshot, not a guarantee of today’s complete Inventory. AICIS directs users to the live Inventory search for current information. The download omits assessment links; the announcement links to assessment search.
An editorial record-keeping example: put the supplier’s substance name, identifying information, search date, result link and unresolved conditions on one row. Similar names do not establish identity. Listing alone does not establish that a product meets every import or sale requirement. Confirm applicability with AICIS and an appropriate adviser.
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General information only; not individual advice.