Results updated 10 May 2021

The NMI conducted a consultation during October/November 2020 in relation to the proposed revision of the Sampling and Test Procedures for Prepackaged Products. The consultation sought feedback on the revised draft which included several key amendments including:

  • incorporating new test methods for linear and area measurement;
  • expanding the range of products for volumetric measurement tests;
  • allowing flexibility in recording test results; and
  • amendments to enhance clarity of test procedures and facilitate internal consistency.

For information regarding the outcome of the consultation, please see the response paper.

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Overview

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working to revise the Sampling and Test Procedures for Prepackaged Products.

The coverage of proposed revisions includes:

  • incorporating new test methods for linear and area measurement
  • expanding the range of products for volumetric measurement tests
  • allowing flexibility in recording test results
  • amendments to enhance clarity of test procedures and facilitate internal consistency.

As part of this process, we are seeking feedback from stakeholders in relation to the Sampling and Test Procedures for Prepackaged Products – First edition, third revision.

Consultation documents

If you experience any difficulty accessing these documents, please contact us.

Submissions

Please use the stakeholder comments form to record your comments on the draft Sampling and Test Procedures for Prepackaged Products – First edition, third revision. Please email the form to NMILegalMetrologyPolicy@measurement.gov.au

Privacy Collection Statement

The Department is conducting a consultation as part of the revision of the Sampling and Test Procedures for Prepackaged Products

The Department is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles outlined in Schedule 1 of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), which regulates how we may collect, use, disclose and store personal information.

The Department will collect from this consultation your personal information (including your name, organisation, email and phone number) so that we are able to contact you, if needed to seek clarification regarding any comments you provide on the Sampling and Test Procedures for Prepackaged Products – First edition, third revision.

NMI intends to publically release the contents of submissions. The contents of submissions will be published on the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Consultation Hub webpage. Contents of submissions will be de-identified where possible. However, if you would like your submission to be treated as confidential please indicate this in the ‘confidential submission’ section of the stakeholder comments form.

Your personal information will be accessed by departmental staff who are involved with the drafting of the Sampling and Test Procedures for Prepackaged Products – First edition, third revision.

Your information will not be used or disclosed without your consent, except as set out above or where authorised or required by law. Any request made under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) for a submission marked ‘confidential’ to be made available will be determined in accordance with freedom of information laws.

Personal information will be stored and held in accordance with the Department’s obligations under the Archives Act 1983 (Cth). For further information, please refer to the Department’s Privacy Policy.

Timeline

  • Opened
    closed
    18 October 2020
  • Closed
    closed
    23 November 2020