DecaBDE and PFOA to Face Tighter Controls in Australia

Import or export of decaBDE and PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds will require for prior AICIS authorization.

The Australian government recently announced that new rules will be implemented in mid-2023 for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts, and PFOA-related compounds, as part of the government\’s efforts to protect the environment and human health from the potential risks posed by these target chemicals.

New Rules on DecaBDE and PFOA

According to the notice issued on June 20, 2023, these target chemicals are proposed to be added to the list of chemicals requiring AICIS authorization. The control over these chemicals will be tightened in Australia. Once new rules come into force, importers and exporters of these chemicals must do the following:

Cease any new import or export of decaBDE and PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds if you are currently importing or exporting these chemicals.
Apply to AICIS for import or export authorization (application fee will apply). Import or export of these chemicals can be resumed only if you receive authorization from AICIS.

Source: ChemLinked

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