{"id":"tas:sr-2000-018","name":"Sale of Hazardous Goods Order 2000","slug":"sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2000","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"18 of 2000","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":318823,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2000-018-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This order may be cited as the [Sale of Hazardous Goods Order 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-9999-999) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This order takes effect on the day on which its making is notified in the *Gazette*.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on sale of certain candles and candle wicks","content":"### 3 Prohibition on sale of certain candles and candle wicks\n\n> A person must not sell –\n> \n> > > (a) [*\\[Clause 3 Amended by S.R. 2002, No. 115, Applied:01 Nov 2002\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2002-11-01/sr-2002-115#GS4@Hpa@EN) any candle with a wick that contains more than 0.06% lead by weight; or\n> > \n> > > (b) [*\\[Clause 3 Amended by S.R. 2002, No. 115, Applied:01 Nov 2002\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2002-11-01/sr-2002-115#GS4@Hpb@EN) any candle wick that contains more than 0.06% lead by weight.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 4.\n\n[*\\[Clause 4 Rescinded by S.R. 2009, No. 123, Applied:28 Oct 2009\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-10-28/sr-2009-123#GS4@EN)\n\nThis order was made by the Products Safety Committee at a meeting held on 7 October 1999.\n\nR. Ormerod\n\nChairperson\n\nA. Pittas\n\nMember\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 12 April 2000\n\nThis order is administered in the Department of Justice and Industrial Relations.","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument's operative scope was altered after making: clause 3 was amended by S.R. 2002 No. 115 (applied 01 Nov 2002) and clause 4 was later rescinded by S.R. 2009 No. 123 (applied 28 Oct 2009). As published, the Order now narrowly bans sale of candles/wicks exceeding 0.06% lead by weight and omits the rescinded clause's earlier content."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow prohibition with a clear numeric threshold (clause 3(a)–(b): 0.06% lead by weight).","Simple commencement mechanism: effect upon Gazette notification (clause 2).","Minimal implementation detail: the instrument does not specify testing protocols, labelling requirements, inspection powers or penalties, creating practical compliance and enforcement uncertainty (compare clause 3 and absence of further provisions).","Amendment and rescission history introduces procedural complexity for historical compliance: clause 3 amended (S.R. 2002 No. 115, applied 01 Nov 2002); clause 4 rescinded (S.R. 2009 No. 123, applied 28 Oct 2009).","Clear administrative responsibility identified (administered by the Department of Justice and Industrial Relations), which narrows discretion over which agency manages enforcement."],"plain_english_summary":"This Order prohibits the sale of any candle or candle wick whose wick contains more than 0.06% lead by weight. It applies to anyone selling these products in Australia and takes effect on the day it is noticed in the Gazette. Manufacturers, importers and retailers must avoid or remove affected stock; the Order is administered by the Department of Justice and Industrial Relations."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose of limiting lead content in candle wicks. The only amendment noted (S.R. 2002, No. 115) appears to have been technical or clarifying rather than expanding scope, and Clause 4 was rescinded in 2009, suggesting a narrowing rather than expansion of scope."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short document (4 clauses, one of which has been rescinded)","Only one substantive prohibition with two sub-paragraphs (candles vs candle wicks)","Single numerical threshold (0.06% lead by weight) with no exceptions or conditions","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation (except citation)","Simple structure: title, commencement, prohibition, done"],"plain_english_summary":"This law bans the sale of candles and candle wicks that contain too much lead. Specifically, you cannot sell any candle or candle wick with a wick containing more than 0.06% lead by weight. This is a consumer safety measure to protect people from lead exposure, particularly from candle smoke and dust. The rule applies to anyone selling these products in Australia."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient substantive content was provided to assess whether the scope of the order has shifted from its original intent. The order has been in force since 2000 with amendments noted, but without the full text of provisions or amendment history details, no meaningful change in scope can be confirmed or denied."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and status information were provided — no substantive legal provisions were available for analysis, limiting depth of assessment","Regulatory orders of this type can involve cross-referencing with a parent Act and national standards (e.g. Australian Consumer Law or model work health and safety codes), which adds layering","Classification of what counts as 'hazardous' can involve technical schedules or reference to external standards documents","Amendments made since 2000 (referenced in the Table of Amending Instruments) may have changed the scope or content of the original order, creating version-tracking complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"The Sale of Hazardous Goods Order 2000 is a Tasmanian regulatory instrument that governs how dangerous or hazardous products may be sold in the state, aiming to protect consumers by imposing controls on classification, sale conditions, storage, labelling and who may buy or sell such items. It primarily affects retailers, suppliers and consumers. Specific operative provisions were not provided here — consult the full text for exact legal requirements."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2000","history":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2000/history","analysis":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2000/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2000/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2000/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2000/documents"}}