Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989
23AApplication for a self‑assessed assessment certificate for certain chemicals
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23A Application for a self‑assessed assessment certificate for certain chemicals
(1) A manufacturer or importer of any of the following new industrial chemicals may apply for a self‑assessed assessment certificate for the chemical: (a) a polymer of low concern; (b) a non‑hazardous chemical; (c) any other chemical, or class of chemical, the criteria for which are prescribed by the regulations.
Note: A manufacturer or importer of any of those new industrial chemicals can still apply under section 23 for a non‑self‑assessed assessment certificate.
(2) The application must be in writing in the approved form. (3) The application must be given to the Director, together with a statement signed by the applicant that the information provided in the form is correct.