Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01345:clause:1_19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01345
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 19
Character Range: 7216–8607

19  At the end of section 5
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 (2) In this Act:

non‑hazardous chemical means a chemical in respect of which the following conditions are met:
 (a) the chemical is not a hazardous chemical;
 (b) the chemical is not a dangerous good;
 (c) the prescribed criteria relating to the environmental effect of the chemical have been met;
 (d) any other prescribed conditions have been met;
 (e) the introduction of the chemical is consistent with the reasonable protection of occupational health and safety, public health and the environment.

 (3) The Director must take account of the following matters in deciding whether he or she is satisfied that the condition referred to in paragraph (e) of the definition of non‑hazardous chemical is met:
 (a) the proposed nature of the use of the chemical;
 (b) the extent of the proposed use of the chemical;
 (c) the effect of the chemical on the environment;
 (d) the effect of the chemical on occupational health and safety and public health;
 (e) the structure and activity of the chemical;
 (f) whether, in Australia or overseas, the chemical is the subject of:
 (i) investigations initiated by a person because of concerns about a possible adverse effect on occupational health and safety, public health or the environment; or
 (ii) action taken by a person to control the use of, or access to, the chemical;
 (g) any other prescribed matter.