Michael J. Raab

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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

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Sample AQIS Application
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AQIS Application (cont.)
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AQIS Application (cont.)
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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.

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AQIS Approval Letter
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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