Don’t wait for the axe of product non-compliance to fall on your head; instead enjoy the warm feeling of knowing that your imported products meet with Australian regulatory requirements.
Increased international trade scrutiny by government authorities mean that regulatory product safety compliance is of ever-increasing importance for companies of all sizes. The Australian Government through it various departments including Australian Border Force and the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) are demanding demonstrable adherence to what is a potentially bewildering array of different but interlinked regulations covering Quality and Safety Standards.
Curlett, Cannon & Galbell (CCG) can assist you through the complicated process. CCG can advise on how to navigate those Australian Border Force (ABF) – Customs, and Australian product safety laws and regulations that specifically concern your products.
Our team will help you fill in your products compliance knowledge gaps to assist you to only import safe products for the Australian market. Our strength rests in our team’s long and varied industry knowledge. CCG will devote time to understand your international business operations and then provide practical solutions that will deliver the necessary competitive and product compliance edge.
Importers and manufacturers must comply with all product safety rules and regulations and have the correct systems and documentation in place. Stricter Australian enforcement, as well as increased Australian Border Force (ABF) scrutiny, now means substantial financial penalties for non-compliance.
Consumer complaints and breaches of regulations can lead to costly product recalls, penalties, fines and reputational damage whilst companies demonstrating compliance to appropriate standards can often achieve increased market share.
Curlett Cannon & Galbell (CCG) is a Tariff & Trade consultancy and Customs Duty Refund support business dedicated to assisting Australian industry and commerce. For further information please contact Phil Hocking on 0418 500 398, or email phil@ccgpl.com.au, or phone on 03 9330 2122.
PUBLICATION — IMPORT COMPLIANCE
1. SwissCham Australia News Flash, October 2015 page 5
2. Australian Toy Association Enewsletter, October 2015 page 1
3. Automotive Aftermarket Magazine, November 2015, page 15
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