The obligation
A supplier must not supply a beverage in a container in NSW unless a supply arrangement with a Scheme Coordinator and a container approval are in force.
Under section 38, a supplier must not supply or offer to supply a beverage in a container unless a supply arrangement with a Scheme Coordinator is in force for the class of containers, and a container approval is in force for that class. The maximum penalty is 4,000 penalty units for a corporation and 1,000 penalty units for an individual.
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- A supplier must not supply a beverage in a container in NSW unless a supply arrangement with a Scheme Coordinator and a container approval are in force.
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- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Beverage suppliers need a supply arrangement and container approval is a WHS requirement set out in Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (NSW). The relevant provision is Environment > Waste > WARR Act 2001 > Container Deposit Scheme > Supply of Beverages § 38.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Beverage suppliers need a supply arrangement and container approval is a WHS obligation under Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (NSW). In short, A supplier must not supply a beverage in a container in NSW unless a supply arrangement with a Scheme Coordinator and a container approval are in force.
What changed recently?
Beverage suppliers need a supply arrangement and container approval was last updated on 11 October 2026.
