Introduction A list of products proposed for consideration under the Product Stewardship Act 2011 during the next financial year is published each year to provide certainty to the community and business about what is being considered for coverage under the Product Stewardship Act. The publication of the list also fulfils the requirement that any future mandatory or regulatory approach be preceded by twelve months’ notice before a particular product can have such a approach applied. Waste A&D paint was included on the 2013-2014 Product List. Process to establish a voluntary paint stewardship scheme The Waste Paint Implementation Working Group (WPIWG) was formed in 2013 to oversee the scheme’s implementation. Sustainability Victoria in partnership with the paint industry is taking the lead on the development of a national waste paint stewardship scheme. The paint industry is represented by the Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation as well as manufacturers, retailers and trade painter associations. The case for a voluntary stewardship scheme was prepared by Global Product Stewardship Council (2013) on behalf of Sustainability Victoria and the Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation. Definition of waste paint The stewardship scheme is intended to include architectural and decorative (A&D) paint as well as woodcare products (stains and decking oils). The waste paint proposed to be captured by the voluntary stewardship scheme is:
Introduction A list of products proposed for consideration under the Product Stewardship Act 2011 during the next financial year is published each year to provide certainty to the community and business about what is being considered for coverage under the Product Stewardship Act. The publication of the list also fulfils the requirement that any future mandatory or approach be preceded by twelve months’ notice before a particular product can have such a regulatory approach applied. Waste A&D paint was included on the 2013-2014 Product List. Process to establish a voluntary paint stewardship scheme The Waste Paint Implementation Working Group (WPIWG) was formed in 2013 to oversee the scheme’s implementation. Sustainability Victoria in partnership with the paint industry is taking the lead on the development of a national waste paint stewardship scheme. The paint industry is represented by the Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation as well as manufacturers, retailers and trade painter associations. The case for a voluntary stewardship scheme was prepared by Global Product Stewardship Council (2013) on behalf of Sustainability Victoria and the Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation. Definition of waste paint The stewardship scheme is intended to include architectural and decorative (A&D) paint as well as woodcare products (stains and decking oils). The waste paint proposed to be captured by the voluntary stewardship scheme is:
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