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PUBLIC HEALTH REGULATIONS 2000 (2000 NO 1) - REG 53

Labelling disinfectants, germicides, antiseptics and preservatives

(1)     The chief health officer may, by instrument, direct what information and directions are to be placed on labels of packages of disinfectants, germicides, antiseptics or preservatives.

(2)     A direction under subregulation (1) is a disallowable instrument.

(3)     A person must not supply a substance or compound called, described or intended to be used as a disinfectant, deodoriser, germicide, preservative, antiseptic, sanitary powder or sanitary fluid unless the label sets out distinctly and legibly the following information:

        (a)     any information or directions required by subregulation (1);

        (b)     the name or names of the substance or compound;

        (c)     the percentage of active ingredients in the substance or compound.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.



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