The obligation
Mandatory product stewardship regulations can impose binding obligations on manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of specified products.
Under Part 3 of the Act, the Minister may declare a product subject to mandatory product stewardship. Liable parties (manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers) must satisfy product stewardship criteria and further the objects of the Act (s 39). Failure to comply can attract civil penalties. Mandatory obligations are activated by subordinate instruments (regulations or rules) for specific product classes.
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- Mandatory product stewardship regulations can impose binding obligations on manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of specified products.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Mandatory Product Stewardship — Obligations on Liable Parties is a WHS requirement set out in Product Stewardship Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Product Stewardship Act 2011 > Part 3 § s 39.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Mandatory Product Stewardship — Obligations on Liable Parties is a WHS obligation under Product Stewardship Act 2011 (FEDERAL). In short, Mandatory product stewardship regulations can impose binding obligations on manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of specified products.
What changed recently?
Mandatory Product Stewardship — Obligations on Liable Parties was last updated on 26 August 2026.
