32Nature of non‑self‑assessed assessment

#### 32 Nature of non‑self‑assessed assessment (1) Where an assessment of an application under section 23 for an industrial chemical is being made the officer preparing the report must determine the risk (if any) of adverse health effects, safety effects or adverse environmental effects that could be caused by: (a) where it is proposed to import the chemical—the importation; or (b) where it is proposed to manufacture the chemical in Australia—the manufacture; or (c) the use, storage, handling or disposal; of the chemical. (2) For the purpose of making a determination under subsection (1) in relation to an industrial chemical, account is to be taken of each of the following matters: (a) the properties of the chemical; (b) any use to which the chemical is intended to be, or is reasonably likely to be, put; (ba) any adverse effects on the environment or persons that the chemical has the intrinsic capacity to cause; (bb) the extent to which the environment, persons in a particular occupation or the public will be exposed to the chemical; (c) any risk to the health or safety of persons who because of their occupation are engaged, or likely to be engaged, in the manufacture, handling, storage, use or disposal of the chemical; (d) any risk to the health or safety of likely consumers handling or using the chemical or any product containing the chemical; (e) any risk to the environment arising from the use of the chemical or from the discharge of waste products resulting from the manufacture or use of the chemical; (f) the extent to which any risk referred to in this subsection is capable of being reduced by compliance with: (i) appropriate procedures relating to the manufacture, handling, storage, use or disposal of the chemical; (ii) special requirements in the packaging or labelling of the chemical; (iii) procedures relating to the control of, or the discharge into the environment of, the chemical or waste products resulting from the manufacture or use of the chemical; (g) any other relevant information available to the Director.