Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01287:reg:6:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01287
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 5/13)
Character Range: 29865–32445

be applied to the device by:
 (a) the importer; or
 (b) an agent of the importer; or
 (c) a person who is authorised by the importer or agent to apply the label on behalf of the importer or agent.

3.4  Durability of compliance label
 (1) A compliance label must be durable.
 (2) A compliance label must be applied to a device:
 (a) permanently; or
 (b) in a way that makes removal or obliteration difficult.
 (3) This section is subject to section 3.6A.

3.5  Format of compliance label
  A compliance label must be at least 3 mm high.
Note: This Notice does not prevent a supplier from applying its own additional supplier identification details onto a device.

3.6  Placement of compliance label
 (1) If it is not possible to apply a compliance label to the surface of a device because of the size or physical nature of the device, or it is not practical to apply a compliance label to the surface of a device, the compliance label must be applied to:
 (a) the external surface of the packaging used for the device; and
 (b) the documentation (including any warranty or guarantee certificates) that accompanies the device when it is supplied to the user.
 (2) The compliance label applied to the external surface of the packaging used for the device must:
 (a) occupy an area that is greater than 1% of that external surface; and
 (b) be clearly visible.
 (3) The supplier must make and keep a record of:
 (a) the reasons why subsection (1) applies to the device; and
 (b) where each compliance label is applied.
 (4) This section is subject to section 3.6A.

3.6A  Electronic labelling
 (1) A supplier may apply a compliance label to a device using the built‑in display of the device.
 (2) The supplier must ensure that the documentation that accompanies the device when it is supplied to the user sets out a method for displaying the compliance label.
 (3) The compliance label must be applied to the device in a way that would make it difficult to prevent the display of the label when the method set out in the documentation is used.
 (4) Subsection 3.1(2) and sections 3.4 and 3.6 do not apply to a label applied under this section.

3.7  Explanatory documentation to be supplied with a device
  If it is possible for a device, to which a compliance label is applied, to be installed or operated incorrectly, to the extent that the device may be used in a way that the device does not comply with an applicable standard for the device, the supplier of the device must supply documentation with the device that sets out specifications for correct installation and operation