Consultation on the draft Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern

The Attorney-General’s Department is seeking feedback on the draft National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern.

“It’s unfortunate that many of the chemicals that we use every day have also been used in terrorist attacks around the world, such as those in Bali, London, Mumbai and more recently in Oslo,” the Department said.

The government is now pursuing a voluntary code of practice for businesses that manage, handle or use products containing 11 chemicals identified as having the potential to be used to make homemade explosives.

The code will affect importers, manufacturers, transporters, universities, farmers, hardware stores, hairdressers and any other businesses or industry sectors that manage, handle or use any of these chemicals.

The Attorney-General’s Department is seeking feedback on the draft code of practice. Industry and the community are invited to make a submission to shape the final version of the code and ensure that it can be easily understood and effectively used by businesses.

To download the draft code of practice and find information on making a submission, visit www.chemicalsecurity.gov.au/PublicConsultation. Submissions close on 1 March 2013.