Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations(1) The chief health officer may direct what information and directions are to be placed on labels of packages of disinfectants, germicides, antiseptics or preservatives.
(2) A direction under subsection (1) is a disallowable instrument.
Note A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the href="http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2001-14" title="A2001-14">Legislation Act
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(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 subsection (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.
(4) In this section:
"label" means a label, tag, brand, mark or written statement, including pictorial or other descriptive matter.
"package "includes any means by which goods are encased, covered, enclosed, contained or packed.