Under Section 65 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989, secondary notification of formaldehyde may be required where an introducer of the chemical becomes aware of circumstances that may warrant a reassessment of its hazard and risks. Specific circumstances include:
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The function or use of formaldehyde has increased, or is likely to change significantly;
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The amount of formaldehyde introduced into Australia has increased, or is likely to increase significantly;
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The method of manufacture of the chemical in Australia has changed or is likely to change, in a way that may result in an increased risk of adverse health effects or adverse environmental effects;
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Additional information has become available to the introducer as to the adverse health effects or adverse environmental effects of the chemical.
NICNAS will re-evaluate the cancer hazard classification and risk estimates when any new significant epidemiology data and risk estimates become available.
The Director of NICNAS must be notified within 28 days of the manufacturer/importer becoming aware of any of the above or other circumstances prescribed under Section 65 of the Act.
Appendix 1
List of Organisations and Individuals Consulted During this Assessment
List of organisations
Aerosol Association Alan Beckwith Macbro Ameron Coatings AstraZeneca Pty Ltd Atotech
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australian Consumer & Specialty Products Association Australian Environmental Labelling Association Inc Australian Funeral Director Association
Australian Hardboards
Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation Inc
Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (APMA) Australian Wood Panels Association Incorporated
BASF Akzo Nobel Automotive OEM Coatings Pty Ltd BHP Steel - Building & Manufacturing Markets
Brims Wood Panels Pty Ltd Castlebark Pty Ltd
Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia
Cookson Plibrico
Cosmetics, Toiletry & Fragrance Association of Australia Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Decorative Wood Veneers Association
Department for Environment & Heritage Department of Forensic Medicine
E.D. Oates Pty Ltd FC Productions
Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd Foseco Pty Ltd
Fugro Spatial Solutions Pty Ltd Garrett Enterprises Pty Ltd Grant's Fibreglass Products
Gregory & Carr Funerals Gribbles Pathology HiChem Industries
Jasol Australia Kaal Alcoa Pty Ltd
Klen International Pty Ltd
Leathercrafters Association of Queensland Inc Local Government Association of NSW Melba Industries
Minerals Council of Australia Nuplex - Wangaratta
Oiltech Australia Pty Ltd
Pascoe Pty Ltd
Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association Inc Plywood Association of Australia Ltd.
Processed Forest Products Protec Pty Ltd
Royal College of Pathologist Australasia
Sheridan Australia Pty Ltd Sherwood Paint Industries Smithers-Oasis Australia
Surface Coatings Association Australia Swedish Match Australia Pty Ltd Tasman Insulation Aust. Pty Ltd
The Valspar (Australia) Corporation Pty Ltd Tri-Tech Chemical Co Pty Ltd
United Photo & Graphic Services Pty Ltd Wagon Paints (Aust) Pty Ltd
Virbac Pty Ltd
Packer Leather Pty Ltd
Ms Cecelia Wilson
Education Facilities Research Group, NSW Department of Commerce
Dr Desiree Mesaros
Indoor Air Special Interest Group,
Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand
Mr Jim Houghon
Hire Thinking Pty Ltd.
Ms Dale Gilbert
Built Environment Research Building Division Public Works, QLD
Dr Lidia Morawska
School of Physical Sciences Queensland University of Technology
Professor Neil Gunningham
School of Resources, Environment and Society The Australian National University
Ms Cathy Clutton
National Health and Medical Research Council
Ms Ashley Watson
NSW Environment Protection Authority
Dr Rosemary Nixon
Occupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre
Ms Vicky Shepperd
NSW Department of Health
Ms Helen Cameron Environmental Health,
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Dr Neale Jackson RMIT University
Mr Jeff Simpson Haztech Environmental
Dr Marian Lloyd-Smith National Toxics Network
Ms Lyn Dennison / Ms Sue Connor Environment Protection Authority Victoria
Mr Jeff Angel
Total Environment Centre
Mr Joe Smith
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)
Mr James Hart
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
Mr Steve Riobbins Workcover NSW
Mr Ross Di Corleto
Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc. (AIOH)
Mr Don Henry
Australian Conservation Foundation
Mr John Connor
Australian Conservation Foundation
Mr Cam Walker
Friends of the Earth Victoria
Associate Professor Malcolm Sim Monash Medical School
Mr Roger Beale
National Environment Protection and Heritage Council
Professor Graham Johnston University of Sydney
Linda Grannas
Victorian Workcover Authority
Mr Stuart Prior Carter Holt Harvey
Mr Peter McGarry Mr Peter O'Donnell
Gunnersen Timbermark Pty Ltd
Dr Rory Conolloy
Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology, US
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