ARTICLE · 26 OCTOBER 2026
Australia Begins Public Consultation On Draft Evaluation Statement On The Use And Introduction Of PFAS
Australia's Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme has released a draft evaluation statement revealing which of the 522 PFAS chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory are actually being imported or manufactured in the country, their volumes, and their uses. The evaluation identifies 139 PFAS being introduced, with most used in lubricants, paints, and adhesives, while proposing to prioritize trifluoroacetic acid for risk assessment and add notification requirements for certain PFAS before commercial
On October 21, 2026, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that it has completed a draft evaluation statement on the industrial use and importation or manufacture (introduction) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australia. The draft evaluation statement identifies which of the 522 PFAS on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (Inventory) were introduced into Australia, the identified uses, and the volume introduced. AICIS notes that the draft evaluation does not assess the human health and environmental impacts of PFAS. AICIS will use the information obtained to prioritize future evaluation work, including assessment of their risks. Comments on the draft evaluation statement are due December 2, 2026.
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