Northern Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (NATIONAL UNIFORM LEGISLATION) REGULATIONS (NO 59 OF 2011) - REG 329

The manufacturer or importer of a substance, mixture or article must, before first supplying it to a workplace:

(a)     determine whether the substance, mixture or article is a hazardous chemical; and

(b)     if the substance, mixture or article is a hazardous chemical – ensure that the hazardous chemical is correctly classified in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1.

Maximum penalty:

(a)     in the case of an individual – $6 000.

(b)     in the case of a body corporate – $30 000.

Note for regulation 329

Strict liability applies to each physical element of this offence. See section 12B of the Act.