{"id":"F2014L00838","name":"Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code (Listed Chemical Product – Home Swimming Pool and Spa Products) Standard 2014","slug":"agricultural-and-veterinary-chemicals-code-listed-chemical-product-home-swimming-pool-and-spa-produc","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":438074,"registerId":"F2014L00838-fast-fetch-1775954641629","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code (Listed Chemical Product – Home Swimming Pool and Spa Products) Standard 2014","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\ntitle: Listable chemical product (Glucosamine) Standard 2006\n---\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAgricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code (Listed Chemical Product – Home Swimming Pool and Spa Products) Standard 2014\n\n \n\n \n\nI, Kareena Arthy, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority:\n\n1. make this Standard for the purposes of subsection 8U(2) of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code, scheduled to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994; and\n2. repeal the Listable Chemical Product (Home Swimming Pool and Spa Products) Standard 2007 with effect from the commencement of this Standard.\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nKareena Arthy\n\nChief Executive Officer\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nDated this 25th day of June 2014\n\nContents\n\nPart 1 Preliminary\n\n 1 Name of Standard\n\n 2 Commencement\n\n 3 Object\n\n 4 Application of Standard\n\n 5 Interpretation\n\nPart 2 Requirements in relation to listed chemical products\n\n 6 Formulation requirements for listed chemical products\n\n 7 Package limits\n\n 8 Labels\n\nSchedule 1 Label format for listed chemical product in granular form — Active constituent calcium hypochlorite\n\nSchedule 2 Label format for listed chemical product in tablet form — Active constituent calcium hypochlorite\n\nSchedule 3 Label format for listed chemical product in granular form — Active constituent lithium hypochlorite\n\nSchedule 4 Label format for listed chemical product in liquid form — Active constituent sodium hypochlorite\n\nSchedule 5 Label format for listed chemical product in granular form containing chlorine (500 to 599g/kg) — Active constituent sodium dichloroisocyanurate\n\nSchedule 6 Label format for listed chemical product in granular form containing chlorine (600 to 630g/kg) — Active constituent sodium dichloroisocyanurate\n\nSchedule 7 Label format for listed chemical product in tablet form — Active constituent trichloroisocyanuric acid\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nPart 1 Preliminary\n\n1 Name of Standard\n\n This Standard is the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code (Listed Chemical Product – Home Swimming Pool and Spa Products) Standard 2014.\n\n2 Commencement\n\n This Standard commences on the commencement of Schedules 1 to 6 to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Act 2013.\n\n3 Object\n\n The object of this Standard is to set out requirements in relation to a chemical product or class of chemical products to which the Standard applies, including in relation to the labelling and handling of the product or products.\n\n4 Application of Standard\n\n This Standard applies to the listed chemical products described in item 1 of the Listing Schedule Table.\n\nNote The listed chemical products to which this standard applies are agricultural chemical products used for destroying bacteria, viruses and protozoa in home swimming pools and spas.\n\n5 Interpretation\n\n (1) Unless the contrary intention appears, an expression used in the Agvet Code or the Agvet Regulations and in this Standard has the same meaning in this Standard as in the Agvet Code or the Agvet Regulations.\n\n (2) In this Standard, unless the contrary intention appears:\n\nactive constituent in the listed chemical product means an active constituent mentioned in column 2 of item 1 of the Listing Schedule Table.\n\nAgvet Code means the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code, scheduled to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994.\n\nAgvet Regulations means the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Regulations 1995.\n\nListing Schedule Table means the table in Part 2 of Schedule 3B to the Agvet Regulations.\n\n \n\nPart 2 Requirements in relation to listed chemical products\n\n \n\n6 Formulation requirements for listed chemical products\n\n A listed chemical product must be formulated:\n\n (a) if the active constituent is calcium hypochlorite — in the form of tablets or granules which provide 650 to 700 grams of available chlorine in each kilogram of the product; and\n\n (b) if the active constituent is lithium hypochlorite — as granules which provide 350 grams of available chlorine in each kilogram of the product; and\n\n (c) if the active constituent is sodium hypochlorite — in liquid form which provides 100 to 130 grams of available chlorine in each litre of the product; and\n\n (d) if the active constituent is sodium dichloroisocyanurate — as granules which provide 500 to 630 grams of available chlorine in each kilogram of the product; and\n\n (e) if the active constituent is trichloroisocyanuric acid — as tablets which provide 800 to 900 grams of available chlorine in each kilogram of the product.\n\n7 Package limits\n\n A listed chemical product must not, when packaged:\n\n (a) if the product is in liquid form — have a volume that is more than 25 litres; and\n\n (b) if the chemical product is not in liquid form — weigh more than 25 kilograms.\n\n8 Labels\n\n (1) The label for a container for a listed chemical product must comply with the label format set out in:\n\n (a) if the active constituent of the product is calcium hypochlorite and the product is in a granular form — Schedule 1; or\n\n (b) if the active constituent of the product is calcium hypochlorite and the product is in a tablet form — Schedule 2; or\n\n (c) if the active constituent of the product is lithium hypochlorite and the product is in a granular form — Schedule 3; or\n\n (d) if the active constituent of the product is sodium hypochlorite and the product is in a liquid form — Schedule 4; or\n\n (e) if the active constituent of the product is sodium dichloroisocyanurate and the product is in a granular form that, for each kilogram of the product, contains 500 to 599 grams of available chlorine in the form of sodium dichloroisocyanurate — Schedule 5; or\n\n (f) if the active constituent of the product is sodium dichloroisocyanurate and the product is in a granular form that, for each kilogram of the product, contains 600 to 630 grams of available chlorine in the form of sodium dichloroisocyanurate — Schedule 6; or\n\n (g) if the active constituent of the product is a trichloroisocyanuric acid product and the product is in a tablet form — Schedule 7.\n\n (2) The label may also contain a claim that the product controls algal growth.\n\nSchedule 1 Label format for listed chemical product in granular form — Active constituent calcium hypochlorite\n\n(paragraph 8 (1) (a))\n\n \n\nFRONT PANEL\n\n \n\nPOISON\n\n \n\nKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\n\n \n\nFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD\n\n \n\nREAD SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING\n\n \n\n \n\n[PRODUCT NAME]\n\n \n\n \n\nACTIVE CONSTITUENT: [correct content for the product] g/kg available\n\nCHLORINE (Cl) present as CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE \n\n \n\nFor control of bacteria, viruses and protozoa in swimming pools\n\n \n\n \n\nNet contents: [insert mass – maximum 25] kg\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[Insert registered company (or other legal entity) name, Australian street address and telephone number]\n\nANCILLARY PANEL\n\n \n\nDIRECTIONS FOR USE\n\nDO NOT use this product in spa pool water.\n\nDO NOT use in a fixed or floating dispenser.\n\n \n\n| POOL VOLUME, LITRES | *STABILISED POOLS DAILY PRODUCT DOSAGE | UNSTABILISED POOLS DAILY PRODUCT DOSAGE | FREE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 10, 000 | 40g
| 80g
| refer to required levels table |\n| INITIAL START UP SHOCK TREATMENT | 7 x daily dosage | 4 x daily dosage | 10 ‑ 15mg/L
|\n| SUPER CHLORINATION | 4 x daily dosage | 2 x daily dosage
| 10 mg/L |\n\n\n* Contains chlorine stabiliser, such as cyanuric acid.\n\n \n\nThese dosage rates are only a guide to assist in achieving the required levels of free chlorine.\n\n \n\nREQUIRED LEVELS\n\n- TYPE OF POOL LEVEL OF STABILISER(mg/L) TOTAL ALKALINITY(mg/L) MINIMUM FREE CHLORINE LEVEL (mg/L) pH(optimumrange)\n- Cold water Above 26C\n- UNSTABILISED Nil 60 ‑ 200 1.5 Indoor Pool1.0 Outdoor Pool 2.0 7.2 to 7.6\n- STABILISED 30 ‑ 100 60 ‑ 200 2.0 3.0\n\n\n DO NOT exceed a concentration of 100 mg/L of isocyanurate\n\n \n\nNOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION\n\nGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS\n\n- Dissolve granules in water prior to dosing. DO NOT add water to product – add product to water, or add directly to pool water.\n\n\n- The correct level of free chlorine should be maintained for several hours before and during swimming activity.\n\n\n- Chlorine levels and pH should be tested daily by use of a reliable test kit using fresh testing reagents.\n\n\n- If pH falls below the required level add dry alkali, if it rises above add dry acid or hydrochloric acid.\n\n\n- Dose pool in the evening when the pool is not in use. Dosage rates indicated are only a guide. Dose pool and then test to ensure the required free chlorine levels are reached.\n\n\n- If stabilisers are present in the pool, stabiliser levels should be tested fortnightly by use of a reliable test kit. If 100 mg/L of stabiliser is exceeded the ability of the chlorine to control algae, bacteria, viruses and protozoa is reduced.\n\n\nSUPER CHLORINATION\n\nDuring the swimming season super‑chlorinate once per week. After Super‑Chlorination the pH balance of your pool should be checked.\n\nWINTER MAINTENANCE\n\nA Super‑Chlorination dose once a month is necessary to maintain your pool in good condition during winter.\n\nCAUTION\n\nNot to be used as a food container.\n\nCONTAINER DISPOSAL\n\nRinse empty container in the pool water before disposal. Dispose of empty container with household waste.\n\nSAFETY DIRECTIONS\n\nHighly reactive oxidising chlorine compound. May cause fire and explosion or produce severe burns. Harmful if swallowed. Will damage the eyes. Product will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. DO NOT inhale dust. When opening the container and using the product, wear rubber gloves. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, immediately wash it out with water. Wash hands after use.\n\nDO NOT allow the product to come into contact with other chemicals, especially acids, or with combustible material such as paper, fabric, sawdust or kerosene. DO NOT allow to get damp. Use clean containers for dispensing. DO NOT mix with other chemicals. DO NOT mix with different types of chlorinating chemicals. Mix with water only.\n\nDO NOT add water to the product ‑ add the product to water, but in case of fire, drench with water.\n\nStore undercover in a dry, clean, cool, well‑ventilated place away from sunlight. Store and transport in an upright container. In case of spillage, flush with large quantities of water.\n\nFIRST AID\n\nIf poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia 13 11 26). If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.\n\n \n\nD.O.M. [date of manufacture]\n\nB.N. [batch number]\n\nAPVMA Listed Product Number: [Insert APVMA listed product number]\n\nEMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL\n\nInsert information/requirements of the relevant authorities relating to transport and storage of dangerous goods, especially those in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. This type of product requires an oxidising agent diamond and should be packaged according to the requirements of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.\n\nSchedule 2 Label format for listed chemical product in tablet form — Active constituent calcium hypochlorite\n\n(paragraph 8 (1) (b))\n\n \n\nFRONT PANEL\n\n \n\n \n\nPOISON\n\n \n\nKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\n\n \n\nFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD\n\n \n\nREAD SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING\n\n \n\n \n\n[PRODUCT NAME]\n\n \n\n \n\nACTIVE CONSTITUENT: [correct content for the product] g/kg available\n\nCHLORINE (Cl) present as CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE \n\n \n\nFor control of bacteria, viruses and protozoa in swimming pools\n\n \n\n \n\nNet contents: [insert mass] kg ([insert number of tablets] tablets)\n\n \n\n \n\n[Insert registered company (or other legal entity) name, Australian street address and telephone number]\n\nANCILLARY PANEL\n\nDIRECTIONS FOR USE\n\nDO NOT use this product in spa pool water.\n\n \n\nThis product is NOT suitable for super chlorination.\n\n \n\n| POOL VOLUME, LITRES | *STABILISED POOLS DAILY DOSAGE | UNSTABILISED POOLS DAILY DOSAGE | FREE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 10, 000 | x tablets {insert correct number of tablets to give 40 g of product} | 2 X x-number of tablets | refer to required levels table |\n\n\n* Contains chlorine stabiliser, such as cyanuric acid.\n\n \n\nThese dosage rates are only a guide to assist in achieving the required levels of free chlorine.\n\n \n\nREQUIRED LEVELS\n\n- TYPE OF POOL LEVEL OF STABILISER(mg/L) TOTAL ALKALINITY(mg/L) MINIMUM FREE CHLORINE LEVEL (mg/L) pH(optimumrange)\n- Cold water Above 26C\n- UNSTABILISED Nil 60 ‑ 200 1.5 Indoor Pool1.0 Outdoor Pool 2.0 7.2 ‑ 7.6\n- STABILISED 30 ‑ 100 60 - 200 2.0 3.0\n\n\n DO NOT exceed a concentration of 100 mg/L of isocyanurate\n\n \n\nNOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION\n\n \n\nGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS\n\n- The tablets must be used in a floating dispenser. The dispenser MUST NOT be handled by bathers.\n\n\n- The correct level of free chlorine should be maintained for several hours before and during swimming activity.\n\n\n- Chlorine levels and pH should be tested daily by use of a reliable test kit using fresh testing reagents.\n\n\n- If pH falls below the required level add dry alkali, if it rises above add dry acid or hydrochloric acid.\n\n\n- Dosage rates indicated are only a guide as the rate at which the product dissolves is affected by water temperature, flow rate, bather load and other environmental conditions. Dose pool and then test to ensure the required free chlorine levels are reached.\n\n\n- If stabilisers are present in the pool, stabiliser levels should be tested fortnightly by use of a reliable test kit. If 100 mg/L of stabiliser is exceeded the ability of the chlorine to control algae, bacteria, viruses and protozoa is reduced.\n\n\nCAUTION\n\nNot to be used as a food container.\n\nCONTAINER DISPOSAL\n\nRinse empty container in the pool water before disposal. Dispose of empty container with household waste.\n\nSAFETY DIRECTIONS\n\nHighly reactive oxidising chlorine compound. May cause fire and explosion or produce severe burns. Harmful if swallowed. Will damage the eyes. Product will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. DO NOT inhale dust. When opening the container and using the product, wear rubber gloves. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, immediately wash it out with water. Wash hands after use.\n\nDO NOT allow the product to come into contact with other chemicals, especially acids, or with combustible material such as paper, fabric, sawdust or kerosene. DO NOT allow to get damp. Use clean containers for dispensing. DO NOT mix with other chemicals. DO NOT mix with different types of chlorinating chemicals.\n\nDO NOT add water to the product – add the product to water, but in case of fire, drench with water.\n\nStore undercover in a dry, clean, cool, well‑ventilated place away from sunlight. Store and transport in an upright container.\n\nFIRST AID\n\nIf poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia 13 11 26). If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.\n\nD.O.M. [date of manufacture]\n\nB.N. [batch number]\n\nAPVMA Listed Product Number: [Insert APVMA listed product number]\n\n \n\n \n\nEMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL\n\nInsert information/requirements of the relevant authorities relating to transport and storage of dangerous goods, especially those in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. This type of product requires an oxidising agent diamond and should be packaged according to the requirements of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.\n\nSchedule 3 Label format for listed chemical product in granular form — Active constituent lithium hypochlorite\n\n(paragraph 8 (1) (c))\n\n \n\nFRONT PANEL\n\n \n\n \n\nPOISON\n\n \n\nKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\n\n \n\nFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD\n\n \n\nREAD SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING\n\n \n\n \n\n[PRODUCT NAME]\n\n \n\n \n\nACTIVE CONSTITUENT: [correct content for the product] g/kg available\n\nCHLORINE (Cl) present as LITHIUM HYPOCHLORITE \n\n \n\nFor control of bacteria, viruses and protozoa in swimming pools and spas\n\n \n\n \n\nNet contents: [insert mass‑ maximum 25] kg\n\n \n\n \n\n[Insert registered company (or other legal entity) name, Australian street address and telephone number]\n\nANCILLARY PANEL\n\nDIRECTIONS FOR USE\n\nDO NOT use in a fixed or floating dispenser.\n\n \n\n| POOL VOLUME, LITRES | *STABILISED POOLS DAILY PRODUCT DOSAGE | UNSTABILISED POOLS DAILY PRODUCT DOSAGE | FREE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 10, 000 | 60g
| 120g
| refer to required levels table |\n| INITIAL START UP SHOCK TREATMENT | 7 x daily dosage | 4 x daily dosage | 10 ‑ 15mg/L
|\n| SUPER CHLORINATION | 4 x daily dosage | 2 x daily dosage
| 10mg/L |\n\n\n* Contains chlorine stabiliser, such as cyanuric acid.\n\n \n\nThese dosage rates are only a guide to assist in achieving the required levels of free chlorine.\n\nREQUIRED LEVELS\n\n- TYPE OF POOL LEVEL OF STABILISER(mg/L) TOTAL ALKALINITY(mg/L) MINIMUM FREE CHLORINE LEVEL (mg/L) pH(optimumrange)\n- Below 26°C Above 26C\n- UNSTABILISEDOUTDOOR Nil 60 ‑ 200 1.0 2.0 7.2 ‑ 7.6\n- STABILISEDOUTDOOR 30 ‑ 100 60 ‑ 200 2.0 3.0\n- UNSTABILISED INDOOR POOL Nil 60 ‑ 200 1.5 2.0 7.2 ‑ 7.8\n- SPA POOL (water temperature not more than 40C) DO NOT use stabiliser 60 ‑ 200 2.0 – 4.0 7.2 ‑ 7.8\n\n\n DO NOT exceed a concentration of 100 mg/L of isocyanurate\n\n \n\nNOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION\n\nGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS\n\n- Scatter granules directly into pool water.\n\n\n- The correct level of free chlorine should be maintained for several hours before and during swimming activity.\n\n\n- Chlorine levels and pH should be tested daily by use of a reliable test kit using fresh testing reagents.\n\n\n- If pH falls below the required level add dry alkali, if it rises above add dry acid or hydrochloric acid.\n\n\n- Dose pool in the evening when the pool is not in use. Dosage rates indicated are only a guide. Dose pool and then test to ensure the required free chlorine levels are reached.\n\n\n- If stabilisers are present in the pool, stabiliser levels should be tested fortnightly by use of a reliable test kit. If 100 mg/L of stabiliser is exceeded the ability of the chlorine to control algae, bacteria, viruses and protozoa is reduced.\n\n\nSUPER CHLORINATION\n\nDuring the swimming season super‑chlorinate once per week. After Super‑Chlorination the pH balance of your pool should be checked.\n\nWINTER MAINTENANCE\n\nA Super‑Chlorination dose once a month is necessary to maintain your pool in good condition during winter.\n\nCAUTION\n\nNot to be used as a food container.\n\nCONTAINER DISPOSAL\n\nRinse empty container in the pool water before disposal. Dispose of empty container with household waste.\n\nSAFETY DIRECTIONS\n\nHighly reactive oxidising chlorine compound. May cause fire and explosion or produce severe burns. Harmful if swallowed. Will damage the eyes. Product will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. DO NOT inhale dust. When opening the container and using the product, wear rubber gloves. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, immediately wash it out with water. Wash hands after use.\n\nDO NOT allow the product to come into contact with other chemicals, especially acids, or with combustible material such as paper, fabric, sawdust or kerosene. DO NOT allow to get damp. Use clean containers for dispensing. DO NOT mix with other chemicals. DO NOT mix with different types of chlorinating chemicals. Mix with water only.\n\nDO NOT add water to the product – add the product to water, but in case of fire, drench with water.\n\nStore undercover in a dry, clean, cool, well‑ventilated place away from sunlight. Store and transport in an upright container. In case of spillage, flush with large quantities of water.\n\nFIRST AID\n\nIf poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia 13 11 26). If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.\n\nD.O.M. [date of manufacture]\n\nB.N. [batch number]\n\nAPVMA Listed Product Number: [Insert APVMA listed product number]\n\nEMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL\n\nInsert information/requirements of the relevant authorities relating to transport and storage of dangerous goods, especially those in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. This type of product requires an oxidising agent diamond and should be packaged according to the requirements of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.\n\nSchedule 4 Label format for listed chemical product in liquid form — Active constituent sodium hypochlorite\n\n(paragraph 8 (1) (d))\n\n \n\nFRONT PANEL\n\nCAUTION\n\nKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\n\nREAD SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING\n\n \n\n \n\n[PRODUCT NAME]\n\n \n\n \n\nACTIVE CONSTITUENT: [correct content for the product] g/L available\n\nCHLORINE (Cl) present as SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE \n\n \n\nFor control of bacteria, viruses and protozoa in swimming pools and spas\n\n \n\n \n\nContents: [insert volume‑ maximum 25] L\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[Insert registered company (or other legal entity) name, Australian street address and telephone number]\n\n \n\n \n\nANCILLARY PANEL\n\nDIRECTIONS FOR USE\n\n| POOL VOLUME, LITRES | *STABILISED POOLS DAILY PRODUCT DOSAGE | UNSTABILISED POOLS DAILY PRODUCT DOSAGE | FREE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 10, 000 | 200mL
| 400mL
| refer to required levels table |\n| INITIAL START UP SHOCK TREATMENT | 7 x daily dosage | 4 x daily dosage | 10 ‑ 15mg/L
|\n| SUPER CHLORINATION | 4 x daily dosage | 2 x daily dosage
| 10mg/L |\n\n\n* Contains chlorine stabiliser, such as cyanuric acid.\n\n \n\nThese dosage rates are only a guide to assist in achieving the required levels of free chlorine.\n\n \n\nREQUIRED LEVELS\n\n- TYPE OF POOL LEVEL OF STABILISER(mg/L) TOTAL ALKALINITY(mg/L) MINIMUM FREE CHLORINE LEVEL (mg/L) pH(optimumrange)\n- Below 26°C Above 26C\n- UNSTABILISEDOUTDOOR Nil 60 ‑ 200 1.0 2.0 7.2 ‑ 7.6\n- STABILISEDOUTDOOR 30 ‑ 100 60 ‑ 200 2.0 3.0\n- UNSTABILISEDINDOOR POOL Nil 60 ‑ 200 1.5 2.0 7.2 ‑ 7.8\n- SPA POOL (water temperaturenot more than 40C) DO NOT use stabiliser 60 ‑ 200 2.0 – 4.0 7.2 ‑ 7.8\n\n\n DO NOT exceed a concentration of 100 mg/L of isocyanurate\n\n \n\nNOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION\n\nGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS\n\n- The correct level of free chlorine should be maintained for several hours prior to and during swimming activity.\n\n\n- Chlorine levels and pH should be tested daily by use of a reliable test kit using fresh testing reagents.\n\n\n- If pH falls below the required level add dry alkali, if it rises above add dry acid or hydrochloric acid.\n\n\n- Dose the pool in the evening when the pool is not in use. Dosage rates indicated are only a guide. Dose the pool and then test to ensure the required free chlorine levels are reached.\n\n\n- If stabilisers are present in the pool, stabiliser levels should be tested fortnightly by use of a reliable test kit. If 100 mg/L of stabiliser is exceeded the ability of the chlorine to control algae, bacteria, viruses and protozoa is reduced.\n\n\nSUPER CHLORINATION\n\nDuring the swimming season super‑chlorinate once per week. After Super‑Chlorination the pH balance of your pool should be checked.\n\nWINTER MAINTENANCE\n\nA Super‑Chlorination dose once a month is necessary to maintain your pool in good condition during winter.\n\nCAUTION\n\nNot to be used as a food container.\n\nCONTAINER DISPOSAL\n\nRinse empty container in the pool water before disposal. Dispose of empty container with household waste.\n\nSAFETY DIRECTIONS\n\nCorrosive liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Will damage the eyes. Product will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. DO NOT inhale vapour. Ensure adequate ventilation when using. When opening the container and using the product, wear rubber gloves. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, immediately wash it out with water. Wash hands after use.\n\nUse clean containers for dispensing. DO NOT mix with other chemicals. DO NOT mix with different types of chlorinating chemicals. Mix with water only.\n\nStore undercover in a dry, clean, cool, well ventilated place away from sunlight. Store and transport in an upright container. In case of spillage flush with large quantities of water.\n\nFIRST AID\n\nIf poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia 13 11 26). If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.\n\n \n\nD.O.M. [date of manufacture]\n\nB.N. [batch number]\n\nAPVMA Listed Product Number: [Insert APVMA listed product number]\n\n \n\nEMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL\n\nInsert the information/requirements of the relevant authorities relating to transport and storage of dangerous goods, especially those in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. This type of product requires a corrosive agent diamond and should be packaged according to the requirements of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.\n\nSchedule 5 Label format for listed chemical product in granular form containing chlorine (500 to 599g/kg) — Active constituent sodium dichloroisocyanurate\n\n(paragraph 8 (1) (e))\n\n \n\nFRONT PANEL\n\nPOISON\n\n \n\nKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\n\n \n\nFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD\n\n \n\nREAD SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING\n\n \n\n \n\n[PRODUCT NAME]\n\n \n\nACTIVE CONSTITUENT: [correct content for the product] g/kg available\n\nCHLORINE (Cl) present as SODIUM DICHLOROISOCYANURATE\n\n \n\nFor control of bacteria, viruses and protozoa in swimming pools and spas\n\nThis product is stabilised to increase the longevity of chlorine in outdoor pools.\n\n \n\nNet contents: [insert mass‑ maximum 25] kg\n\n \n\n[Insert registered company (or other legal entity) name, Australian street address and telephone number]\n\nANCILLARY PANEL\n\nDIRECTIONS FOR USE\n\nDO NOT use this product in indoor pools or commercial spa installations\n\n \n\nThis product is NOT suitable for super‑chlorination.\n\n \n\n| POOL VOLUME | RECOMMENDED DAILY DOSAGE |\n| --- | --- |\n| 10,000 litres | 10 ‑ 25 grams |\n| Initial Shock Treatment | 100 ‑ 170 grams |\n\n\n \n\nThese dosage rates are only a guide to achieve the required levels of free chlorine\n\nREQUIRED LEVELS\n\n| | Minimum free chlorine level (mg/L) | Total alkalinity (mg/L) | pH range
(optimum) | Stabiliser (mg/L) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Cold water | 2 | 60 ‑ 200 | 7.2 to 7.6 | 30 ‑ 100 |\n| Water temperature greater than 26oC | 3 | 60 ‑ 200 | 7.2 to 7.6 | 30 ‑ 100 |\n\n\nDO NOT exceed a concentration of 100 mg/L of isocyanurate\n\n \n\nNOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION\n\nGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS\n\n- The correct level of free chlorine should be maintained for several hours before and during swimming activity.\n- Chlorine levels and pH should be tested daily by use of a reliable test kit using fresh testing reagents.\n- If pH falls below the required level add dry alkali, if it rises above add dry acid or hydrochloric acid.\n- Dose pool in the evening when the pool is not in use.\n- Stabiliser levels MUST be tested fortnightly by use of a reliable test kit. Once stabiliser levels reach 100 mg/L DO NOT use this product until stabiliser levels fall below that level. INSTEAD use an unstabilised chlorine product to maintain free chlorine levels. If 100 mg/L of stabiliser is exceeded the ability of the chlorine to control algae, bacteria, viruses and protozoa is reduced.\n\n\nCAUTION\n\nNOT TO BE USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER.\n\nCONTAINER DISPOSAL\n\nRinse empty container in the pool water before disposal. Dispose of empty container with household waste.\n\nSAFETY DIRECTIONS\n\nHighly reactive oxidising chlorine compound. May cause fire and explosion or produce severe burns. Harmful if swallowed. Will damage the eyes. Product will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. DO NOT inhale dust. When opening the container and using the product, wear rubber gloves. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, immediately wash it out with water. Wash hands after use.\n\nDO NOT allow the product to come into contact with other chemicals, especially acids, or with combustible material such as paper, fabric, sawdust or kerosene. DO NOT allow to get damp. Use clean containers for dispensing. DO NOT mix with other chemicals. DO NOT mix with different types of chlorinating chemicals. Mix with water only.\n\nDO NOT add water to the product – add the product to water, but in case of fire, drench with water.\n\nStore undercover in a dry, clean, cool, well‑ventilated place away from sunlight. Store and transport in an upright container. In case of spillage, flush with large quantities of water.\n\nFIRST AID\n\nIf poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia 13 11 26). If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.\n\nD.O.M. [date of manufacture]\n\nB.N. [batch number]\n\nAPVMA Listed Product Number: [Insert APVMA listed product number]\n\nEMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL\n\nInclude all requirements of the relevant authorities relating to transport and storage of dangerous goods, especially those in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSchedule 6 Label format for listed chemical product in granular form containing chlorine (600 to 630g/kg) — Active constituent sodium dichloroisocyanurate\n\n(paragraph 8 (1) (f))\n\n \n\nFRONT PANEL\n\nPOISON\n\n \n\nKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\n\n \n\nFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD\n\n \n\nREAD SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING\n\n \n\n \n\n[PRODUCT NAME]\n\n \n\n \n\nACTIVE CONSTITUENT: [insert correct content for the product] g/kg available CHLORINE (Cl) present as SODIUM DICHLOROISOCYANURATE\n\n \n\n \n\nFor control of bacteria, viruses and protozoa in swimming pools and spas\n\nThis product is stabilised to increase the longevity of chlorine in outdoor pools.\n\n \n\nNet contents: [insert mass‑ maximum 25] kg\n\n \n\n \n\n[Insert registered company (or other legal entity) name, Australian street address and telephone number]\n\nANCILLARY PANEL\n\nDIRECTIONS FOR USE\n\nDO NOT use this product in indoor pools or commercial spa installations\n\n \n\nThis product is NOT suitable for super‑chlorination.\n\n \n\n- POOL VOLUME RECOMMENDED DAILY DOSAGE ALTERNATE DAILY DOSAGE\n- 10,000 litres 8 ‑ 20 grams 25 ‑ 30 grams\n- Initial Shock Treatment 100 ‑ 170 grams\n\n\n \n\nThese dosage rates are only a guide to achieve the required levels of free chlorine\n\nREQUIRED LEVELS\n\n| | Minimum free chlorine level (mg/L) | Total alkalinity (mg/L) | pH range
(optimum) | Stabiliser (mg/L) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Cold water | 2 | 60 ‑ 200 | 7.2 to 7.6 | 30 ‑ 100 |\n| Water temperature greater than 26oC | 3 | 60 ‑ 200 | 7.2 to 7.6 | 30 ‑ 100 |\n\n\nDO NOT exceed a concentration of 100 mg/L of isocyanurate\n\n \n\nNOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION\n\nGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS\n\n- The correct level of free chlorine should be maintained for several hours before and during swimming activity.\n- Chlorine levels and pH should be tested daily by use of a reliable test kit using fresh testing reagents.\n- If pH falls below the required level add dry alkali, if it rises above add dry acid or hydrochloric acid.\n- Dose pool in the evening when the pool is not in use.\n- Stabiliser levels MUST be tested fortnightly by use of a reliable test kit. Once stabiliser levels reach 100 mg/L DO NOT use this product until stabiliser levels fall below that level. INSTEAD use an unstabilised chlorine product to maintain free chlorine levels. If 100 mg/L of stabiliser is exceeded the ability of the chlorine to control algae, bacteria, viruses and protozoa is reduced.\n\n\nCAUTION\n\nNOT TO BE USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER.\n\nCONTAINER DISPOSAL\n\nRinse empty container in the pool water before disposal. Dispose of empty container with household waste.\n\nSAFETY DIRECTIONS\n\nHighly reactive oxidising chlorine compound. May cause fire and explosion or produce severe burns. Harmful if swallowed. Will damage the eyes. Product will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. DO NOT inhale dust. When opening the container and using the product, wear rubber gloves. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, immediately wash it out with water. Wash hands after use.\n\nDO NOT allow the product to come into contact with other chemicals, especially acids, or with combustible material such as paper, fabric, sawdust or kerosene. DO NOT allow to get damp. Use clean containers for dispensing. DO NOT mix with other chemicals. DO NOT mix with different types of chlorinating chemicals. Mix with water only.\n\nDO NOT add water to the product – add the product to water, but in case of fire, drench with water.\n\nStore undercover in a dry, clean, cool, well‑ventilated place away from sunlight. Store and transport in an upright container. In case of spillage, flush with large quantities of water.\n\nFIRST AID\n\nIf poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia 13 11 26). If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.\n\nD.O.M. [date of manufacture]\n\nB.N. [batch number]\n\nAPVMA Listed Product Number: [Insert APVMA listed product number]\n\nEMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL\n\nInclude all requirements of the relevant authorities relating to transport and storage of dangerous goods, especially those in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. Refer to the ‘Label design information’ instructions for further information.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule 7 Label format for listed chemical product in tablet form — Active constituent trichloroisocyanuric acid\n\n(paragraph 8 (1) (g))\n\n \n\n \n\nFRONT PANEL\n\n \n\nPOISON\n\n \n\nKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\n\n \n\nFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD\n\n \n\nREAD SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING\n\n \n\n \n\n[PRODUCT NAME]\n\n \n\n \n\nACTIVE CONSTITUENT: [Correct content for the product] g/kg available\n\nCHLORINE (Cl) present as TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID\n\n \n\n \n\nFor control of bacteria, viruses and protozoa in swimming pools and spas\n\nThis product is stabilised to increase the longevity of chlorine in outdoor pools.\n\n \n\n \n\nNet contents: [insert mass‑ maximum 25] kg ([insert number of tablets] tablets)\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[Insert registered company (or other legal entity) name, Australian street address and telephone number]\n\n \n\nANCILLARY PANEL\n\nDIRECTIONS FOR USE\n\n\nDO NOT use this product in indoor pools or commercial spa installations\n\n \n\nThis product is NOT suitable for super‑chlorination.\n\n \n\n| POOL VOLUME,
Litres | RECOMMENDED WEEKLY DOSAGE |\n| --- | --- |\n| 10,000 | x tablets (insert correct number of tablets to give 100g of product) |\n\n\n \n\nThese dosage rates are only a guide to achieve the required levels of free chlorine\n\nREQUIRED LEVELS\n\n| | Minimum free chlorine level (mg/L) | Total alkalinity (mg/L) | pH range
(optimum) | Stabiliser (mg/L) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Cold water | 2 | 60 ‑ 200 | 7.2 to 7.6 | 30 ‑ 100 |\n| Water temperature greater than 26oC | 3 | 60 ‑ 200 | 7.2 to 7.6 | 30 ‑ 100 |\n\n\nDO NOT exceed a concentration of 100 mg/L of isocyanurate\n\n \n\nNOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION\n\nGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS\n\n- The correct level of free chlorine should be maintained for several hours before and during swimming activity.\n- Chlorine levels and pH should be tested daily by use of a reliable test kit using fresh testing reagents.\n- If pH falls below the required level add dry alkali, if it rises above add dry acid or hydrochloric acid.\n- Stabiliser levels MUST be tested fortnightly by use of a reliable test kit. Once stabiliser levels reach 100 mg/L DO NOT use this product until stabiliser levels fall below that level. INSTEAD use an unstabilised chlorine product to maintain free chlorine levels. If 100 mg/L of stabiliser is exceeded the ability of the chlorine to control algae, bacteria, viruses and protozoa is reduced.\n- Always add tablets to a floating dispensing device or feeder designed for trichloroisocyanurate tablets.\n- DO NOT USE IN FEEDERS DESIGNED FOR ANY OTHER CHEMICAL SYSTEMS.\n\n\nCAUTION\n\nNOT TO BE USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER.\n\nCONTAINER DISPOSAL\n\nRinse empty container in the pool water before disposal. Dispose of empty container with household waste.\n\nSAFETY DIRECTIONS\n\nHighly reactive oxidising chlorine compound. May cause fire and explosion or produce severe burns. Harmful if swallowed. Will damage the eyes. Product will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. DO NOT inhale dust. When opening the container and using the product, wear rubber gloves. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, immediately wash it out with water. Wash hands after use.\n\n \n\nDO NOT allow the product to come into contact with other chemicals, especially acids, or with combustible material such as paper, fabric, sawdust or kerosene. DO NOT allow to get damp. Use clean containers for dispensing. DO NOT mix with other chemicals. DO NOT mix with different types of chlorinating chemicals.\n\nDO NOT add water to the product – add the product to water, but in case of fire, drench with water.\n\nStore undercover in a dry, clean, cool, well‑ventilated place away from sunlight. Store and transport in an upright container.\n\nFIRST AID\n\nIf poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia 13 11 26). If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.\n\nD.O.M. [date of manufacture]\n\nB.N. [batch number]\n\nAPVMA Listed Product Number: [Insert APVMA listed product number]\n\nEMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL\n\nInclude all requirements of the relevant authorities relating to transport and storage of dangerous goods, especially those in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. Refer to the ‘Label design information’ instructions for further information.\n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Standard replaces the 2007 instrument (intro) but confines application to the listed chemical products described in the Listing Schedule Table for home swimming pools and spas (s4). The text specifies formulations, package limits and label formats for those listed products and does not, on its face, broaden the categories of products covered."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple active constituents with distinct concentration ranges and physical forms to meet (s6): calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, sodium dichloroisocyanurate, trichloroisocyanuric acid.","Highly prescriptive, schedule‑specific label templates (s8 and Schedules 1–7) requiring specific panels, warnings, dosage tables and emergency information.","Uniform package limits (s7) that constrain product sizing (25 L or 25 kg caps).","Cross‑references to the Listing Schedule Table and Agvet Code/Regulations (s5), which require operators to check external lists to confirm applicability.","Operational compliance tasks for industry: formulation control, labelling production, storage/transport requirements and routine testing to verify available chlorine content (implicit in schedules).","Administrative change: repeal of the 2007 Standard and replacement by this instrument (introductory paragraphs), requiring industry to transition to new templates and specifications."],"plain_english_summary":"_This Standard prescribes specific formulation, packaging limits and mandatory label formats for listed home swimming‑pool and spa chlorine products — setting precise active‑chlorine concentrations, maximum package weights/volumes and full label panels._ _It applies to manufacturers, importers and packagers of those listed products and matters because it creates enforceable product‑specification, labelling and handling obligations administered by the APVMA, thereby imposing design, testing and compliance costs on industry._"},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. 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The seven schedules provide granular detail for different product variants without broadening the scope to other agricultural or veterinary chemicals."},"complexity_factors":["Seven distinct label format schedules (Schedules 1-7) with near-identical but slightly varying safety and dosage instructions","Multiple conditional requirements based on: active constituent type (5 variants), physical form (granule/tablet/liquid), and chlorine concentration ranges (500-599g/kg vs 600-630g/kg for sodium dichloroisocyanurate)","Cross-references to external legislation: Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code, Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Regulations 1995, and Australian Dangerous Goods Code","Defined terms section with 4 definitions, including incorporation by reference to parent legislation","Extensive repetition of safety directions across schedules with minor variations (e.g., lithium hypochlorite allows spa use; calcium hypochlorite tablets do not)","Nested dosage tables with multiple variables: pool volume, stabilised vs unstabilised pools, water temperature, and treatment type (daily dosage vs shock treatment vs super chlorination)"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets mandatory manufacturing, packaging and labelling rules for household pool and spa chlorine products, including strength and package-size limits and required safety/dosage/first‑aid information on labels. \n\nIt applies to manufacturers, importers and retailers and protects consumers by ensuring consistent formulations and clear safety instructions for highly reactive, potentially deadly oxidising chemicals."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/agricultural-and-veterinary-chemicals-code-listed-chemical-product-home-swimming-pool-and-spa-produc","history":"/api/acts/agricultural-and-veterinary-chemicals-code-listed-chemical-product-home-swimming-pool-and-spa-produc/history","analysis":"/api/acts/agricultural-and-veterinary-chemicals-code-listed-chemical-product-home-swimming-pool-and-spa-produc/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/agricultural-and-veterinary-chemicals-code-listed-chemical-product-home-swimming-pool-and-spa-produc/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/agricultural-and-veterinary-chemicals-code-listed-chemical-product-home-swimming-pool-and-spa-produc/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/agricultural-and-veterinary-chemicals-code-listed-chemical-product-home-swimming-pool-and-spa-produc/documents"}}