Australia’s AICIS Publishes Draft Evaluation Statement on PFAS Introduction and Use

On October 21, 2026, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) published a draft evaluation statement on the introduction (import or manufacture) and use of PFAS in Australia and opened a public comment period. The deadline for comments is December 2, 2026. The evaluation aims to identify the actual introduction volumes, types, and end uses of the 522 PFAS listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC).