Consultation for options to limit consumer exposure to hazardous azo dyes
- Tuesday, 24 March 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is considering options to limit consumer exposure to hazardous azo dyes in certain clothing, textiles and leather goods.
A consultation regulation impact statement (RIS) has been developed and is now available for stakeholder comment.
The draft RIS sets out:
- the problem that the ACCC is trying to solve
- why Government intervention may be appropriatethe
- options available to limit consumer exposure to hazardous azo dyes
- the benefits and costs of each option.
The ACCC is requesting stakeholders make submissions on the draft RIS by close of business 10 April 2015.
Link to full article and website: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1012036