of compliant building products into the Australian market.
In relation to AWA members, they already undertake a process
through their membership which seeks to ensure the delivery of
high quality, complaint building products. In recognition of this,
along with other industry groups who run similar schemes for their
members, it is envisaged that the scheme would incorporate
some form of mutual recognition and avoid duplicating the
good processes already in operation.
Once this requirement is met, a company would then be invited
to put forward any building products they choose, including all
the necessary technical information to show compliance with
Australian building standards.
Again, how this is managed for products already included in
voluntary industry schemes will need to be worked through to
ensure there is minimal duplication and appropriate recognition.
It is intended that the Register be run as an industry scheme.
Whilst the HIA is taking the lead to raise the issue and investigate
the potential, it would not be part of the HIA’s normal business.
The register would be wholly voluntary. It would be aimed
at providing a way for manufacturers and suppliers who do
the right thing and can show how their products conform, to
promote themselves. Equally, it would be aimed at allowing a
simple way for builders and consumers to find out if a product
complies.
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