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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/536 Australia 2022
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised…
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (17 May 2022). This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:(...)
Certain proposed limits may differ from Codex limits.
The scientific methodology used by Australia to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) or good veterinary practice (GVP) applicable to their region. Agricultural and veterinary chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Australian MRLs for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards (...)
Environment related objective
To account for the differences in environmental factors when determining the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (17 May 2022). This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:(...)
Certain proposed limits may differ from Codex limits.
The scientific methodology used by Australia to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) or good veterinary practice (GVP) applicable to their region. Agricultural and veterinary chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Australian MRLs for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards (...)
Foods in general
Type of measure
Technical standard
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force anticipated July 2022.
Keywords
Environment
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/542 Australia 2022
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised…
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (12 July 2022).
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals: (...)
Certain proposed limits may differ from Codex limits.
The scientific methodology used by Australia to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) or good veterinary practice (GVP) applicable to their region. Agricultural and veterinary chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Australian MRLs for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards. (...)
Environment related objective
To account for the differences in environmental factors when determining the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (12 July 2022).
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals: (...)
Certain proposed limits may differ from Codex limits.
The scientific methodology used by Australia to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) or good veterinary practice (GVP) applicable to their region. Agricultural and veterinary chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Australian MRLs for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards. (...)
Foods in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force anticipated September 2022.
Keywords
Environment
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/543 Australia 2022
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised…
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (23 August 2022).
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:(...)
Certain proposed limits may differ from Codex limits.
The scientific methodology used by Australia to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) or good veterinary practice (GVP) applicable to their region. Agricultural and veterinary chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Australian MRLs for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards. (...)
Environment related objective
To account for the differences in environmental factors when determining the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (23 August 2022).
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:(...)
Certain proposed limits may differ from Codex limits.
The scientific methodology used by Australia to establish MRLs is consistent with international best practice. Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) or good veterinary practice (GVP) applicable to their region. Agricultural and veterinary chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Australian MRLs for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards. (...)
Foods in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force anticipated October 2022.
Keywords
Environment
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/AUS/555 Australia 2022
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised…
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (15 November 2022).
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:(...)
Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) or good veterinary practice (GVP) applicable to their region.
Agricultural and veterinary chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Australian MRLs for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards. (...)
Environment related objective
To account for the differences in environmental factors when determining the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (15 November 2022).
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:(...)
Countries set MRLs according to the good agricultural practice (GAP) or good veterinary practice (GVP) applicable to their region.
Agricultural and veterinary chemical use patterns differ between different production regions and countries as pests, diseases and environmental factors vary. This means that Australian MRLs for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food may differ from Codex standards. (...)
Foods in general
Type of measure
Technical standard
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force anticipated February 2023.
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/130 Australia 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-532:2021 -…
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-532:2021 - Pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells: This new WaterMark Technical specification sets out requirements for pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells to convey wastewater from multiple fixtures from single dwelling to the gravity sewer inert level.

The Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) requires that most products intended for use in plumbing and drainage installations in or around buildings to be evaluated and certified to WaterMark product specifications. WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended. (...)
Environment related objective
The objectives of the Scheme are to establish the requirements for product certification and authorisation under Part A2 of the PCA and:
(...)
(b) to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for the purpose for which they are intended (...) and does not create significant risks or any likely outcome of:
(...)
(ii) on-site environmental degradation;
(iii) contamination of the water resource;
(...)
(v) contamination of water supplies from the point of connection to the points of discharge; or
(vi) wastage of resources (water and energy) .
Measure description Coverage of the measure
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-532:2021 - Pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells: This new WaterMark Technical specification sets out requirements for pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells to convey wastewater from multiple fixtures from single dwelling to the gravity sewer inert level.

The Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) requires that most products intended for use in plumbing and drainage installations in or around buildings to be evaluated and certified to WaterMark product specifications. WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended. (...)
Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of plastics, with a capacity of > 300 l (HS 392510); Pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device (excl. ceramic pumps and secretion aspirating pumps for medical use and medical pumps carried on or implanted in the body); liquid elevators (excl. pumps); parts thereof (HS 8413)
Type of measure
Technical specification
 ICS - HS Code
23.020.10
23.080
8143
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Plastic
Waste
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/131 Australia 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-534:2021…
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-534:2021 Metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems: This Technical Specification sets out the requirements for metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems up to DN32. They are for continuous operating temperatures not exceeding 85°C and pressures not exceeding 1000 kPa. (...) WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended.
Environment related objective
The objectives of the Scheme are to establish the requirements for product certification and authorisation under Part A2 of the PCA and: (...)
b) to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for the purpose for which they are intended and (...) does not create significant risks or any likely outcome of:
(...)
(ii) on-site environmental degradation;
(iii) contamination of the water resource;
(...)
(v) contamination of water supplies from the point of connection to the points of discharge; or
(vi) wastage of resources (water and energy) .
Measure description Coverage of the measure
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-534:2021 Metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems: This Technical Specification sets out the requirements for metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems up to DN32. They are for continuous operating temperatures not exceeding 85°C and pressures not exceeding 1000 kPa. (...) WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended.
Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, incl. pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof
Type of measure
Technical specification
 ICS - HS Code
23.060
8481
91.140.65
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Waste
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/132 Australia 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-533:2021…
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-533:2021 Wet well washers: This Specification sets out requirements for a prefabricated washing device consisting of a rotating arm with included spray nozzles designed specifically for use with wet wells and tanks. (...) aterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended. (...)
Environment related objective
The objectives of the Scheme are to establish the requirements for product certification and authorisation under Part A2 of the PCA and: (...)
b) to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for the purpose for which they are intended and (...) does not create significant risks or any likely outcome of:
(...)
(ii) on-site environmental degradation;
(iii) contamination of the water resource;
(...)
(v) contamination of water supplies from the point of connection to the points of discharge; or
(vi) wastage of resources (water and energy)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-533:2021 Wet well washers: This Specification sets out requirements for a prefabricated washing device consisting of a rotating arm with included spray nozzles designed specifically for use with wet wells and tanks. (...) aterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended. (...)
Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, incl. pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof
Type of measure
Technical specification
 ICS - HS Code
23.040
8481
91.140.60
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Waste
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/133 Australia 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
WaterMark Certification Scheme - AS/NZS 2845 -…
WaterMark Certification Scheme - AS/NZS 2845 - Water supply - Backflow prevention devices, Part 1: Materials, design and performance requirements.: This technical specification sets out the requirements for the materials, design, performance and testing of mechanical backflow prevention devices that are used for the protection of water supplies (...) WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorize products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended.
Environment related objective
The objectives of the Scheme are to establish the requirements for product certification and authorisation under Part A2 of the PCA and: (...)
b) to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for the purpose for which they are intended and (...) does not create significant risks or any likely outcome of:
(...)
(ii) on-site environmental degradation;
(iii) contamination of the water resource;
(...)
(v) contamination of water supplies from the point of connection to the points of discharge; or
(vi) wastage of resources (water and energy);

Measure description Coverage of the measure
WaterMark Certification Scheme - AS/NZS 2845 - Water supply - Backflow prevention devices, Part 1: Materials, design and performance requirements.: This technical specification sets out the requirements for the materials, design, performance and testing of mechanical backflow prevention devices that are used for the protection of water supplies (...) WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorize products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended.
HS: 3917; HS: 712; HS: 7307; HS: 7507; HS: 7607; HS: 8481
Type of measure
Technical specifications
 ICS - HS Code
23.040
23.060
3917
7307
7412
7507
7607
8481
91.140.60
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Waste
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/134 Australia 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
Ratification of the Minamata Convention on…
Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury – Final Regulation Impact Statement.: Australia proposes to:

• Amend regulations under the Customs Act 1901 to prohibit the import and export of elemental mercury.

• Amend regulations and rules under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992; and Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia; and the import and export of elemental mercury.

• Create a new rule under the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia.

These amendments, along with other domestic law changes, will allow Australia to ratify, and comply with the obligations of, the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Environment related objective
To meet Australia's ratification requirements for the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which aims to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury – Final Regulation Impact Statement.: Australia proposes to:

• Amend regulations under the Customs Act 1901 to prohibit the import and export of elemental mercury.

• Amend regulations and rules under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992; and Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia; and the import and export of elemental mercury.

• Create a new rule under the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia.

These amendments, along with other domestic law changes, will allow Australia to ratify, and comply with the obligations of, the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Elemental mercury and all mercury products listed in Part I of Annex A of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
280540
28054000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 1 February 2022
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
MEAs
Recycle
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/AUS Australia 2021
Sustainable agriculture management, Water…
Sustainable agriculture management, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure…
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program for New South Wales: This Commonwealth-led competitive grant program is recovering water entitlements resulting from water savings generated from eligible infrastructure upgrade projects by private irrigation infrastructure operators
Environment related objective
To improve the efficiency and productivity of water use and management, both off and on-farm, helping to secure a sustainable future for irrigation communities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program (SRWUIP): Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program for New South Wales: This Commonwealth-led competitive grant program is recovering water entitlements resulting from water savings generated from eligible infrastructure upgrade projects by private irrigation infrastructure operators
Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators. Three public calls for applications have been conducted.
Type of measure
Funding is provided through a funding agreement between the Commonwealth and the Irrigation Infrastructure Operators
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Round 1 of the program opened on 19 June 2009. The program has funding to 2020/21.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Water