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Packaging Regulation 1975.

Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
These Regulations implement provisions of the Packaging Act, 1974 by providing rules for the marking of packing of articles with the statement of weight or measure and the approval of brands. Specific rules are prescribed for information of packages of various articles, including specified meat and dairy products, vegetables, oils, coffee, etc. Schedule 1 contains a form for the application for approval of a brand. Schedule 2 prescribes denominations in which certain articles to be packed. Schedule 3 limits on use of certain units in statements of weight or measure on packages. Schedule 4 specifies print sizes for statements of weight or measure on packages. Schedule 5 prescribes manner of statement of weight and measure in relation to certain articles. Schedule 8 specifies goods exempted from section 12 of the Act. (21 regulations completed by 8 Schedules)
Notes
Reprinted version as at 25 November 2006 of Chapter 285.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2006.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements