Product emissions standards legislative framework

The Product Emissions Standards Act 2017 helps reduce air pollution. This Act sets limits on emissions from certain products. This improves air quality, supporting our health and the environment. By regulating the import, supply, and manufacture of these products, we also help Australia meet its climate commitments. This Act operates alongside several complementary legislative instruments which set out specific technical standards and compliance requirements.

1. Standards
   • Products Emissions Standards Act 2017
     Allows the Minister to make Rules that set emissions standards for products and detail the administrative arrangements for regulating those products
     • Product Emissions Standards Rules 2017
       Set emissions standards for outdoor power equipment and marine engines
2. Import levies
   • Products Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Act 2017
     Allows the Minister to make Rules that set emissions standards for products. The Act details the administrative arrangements for regulating those products
     • Products Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Regulations 2018
       Sets the import levies for power equipment and marine engines
3. Domestic levies
   • Products Emissions Standards (Excise) Charges Act 2017
     Allows the Minister to make Rules that set emissions standards for products and detail the administrative arrangements for regulating those products
     • Products Emissions Standards (Excise) Charges Regulations 2018
       Sets the domestic levies for power equipment and marine engines
4. Amendments
   • Products Emissions Standards (Consequential Provision) Act 2017
     Allows for consequential amendment to section 299 of the Customs Act 1901

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Email: ProductEmissions.Environment@dcceew.gov.au

Phone: 1800 976 422

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