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Australian Quarantine Inspection Agency (AQIS) Approval

Australian Quarantine Inspection Agency (AQIS) Approval. By Michael J. Raab OEM Manager & Industry Liaison 25 September 2002. The Need. A Far East Asia distributor requested AQIS registration of selected food-grade lubricants and greases (nearly 50 products). AQIS Requirements.

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Australian Quarantine Inspection Agency (AQIS) Approval

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  1. Australian Quarantine Inspection Agency (AQIS) Approval By Michael J. Raab OEM Manager & Industry Liaison 25 September 2002

  2. The Need • A Far East Asia distributor requested AQIS registration of selected food-grade lubricants and greases • (nearly 50 products)

  3. AQIS Requirements Ref: www.affa.gov.au • “Chemical compounds that require AQIS approval” • Chemical compounds for use in areas where edible food products are prepared, handled or stored … • Lubricants for use in areas where incidental or no contact with edible product may occur…

  4. Overview of Approval Process • Application for approval • Company information • Product formulation details • Product label • MSDS applicable for components • Declaration of qualified chemist • Declaration of the applicant • Payment of Fees • Approval letter from AQIS

  5. Sample AQIS Application

  6. AQIS Application (cont.)

  7. AQIS Application (cont.)

  8. Why We Requested NSF Assistance • AQIS requirements bear a striking similarity to the NSF / USDA program; • Our formulation details were already on file at NSF; • A “qualified chemist” needed to sign the affidavits; • Desire to see the NSF program adopted internationally.

  9. AQIS Approval Letter

  10. Summary • NSF International: • Instrument in preparing the AQIS technical submission to AQIS • (no questions or issues raised!) • Effective in providing us with expert support and guidance • Approval process took about 45 days to complete • Wish List • AQIS, CFIA and others adopt and/or accept the NSF Program

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