Overview of Part

(1)   This Part   sets out the requirements for articles that are packed in advance ready for sale.

(2)   If an article is packed in advance ready for sale, the package must be marked with certain information such as the name and address of the packer. The use of certain prescribed expressions in relation to measurement on the package is prohibited (see Division   2).

(3)   It is an offence to pack, import or sell or possess, offer or expose for sale a package that contains less than the measurement represented. There are different methods for determining whether there is a shortfall. Division   3 deals with one of these methods, the Average Quantity System. Division   4 deals with cases where the existence of a shortfall is determined using other methods.

(4)   A permit may be obtained under Division   5 to import or sell or possess, offer or expose for sale certain articles that have been packed in advance ready for sale and that would otherwise breach Division   2.