Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Regulation 2016
19Manner of applying trade description
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19 Manner of applying trade description
Goods imported as prepacked articles (1) For goods imported as prepacked articles, the trade description must be marked on: (a) the packages in which the goods are packed; or (b) a label attached to the package. Other goods (2) For goods imported other than as prepacked articles the trade description must be in the form of a principal label or brand (including a mark, device, name, word, letter, numeral or symbol and a combination of 2 or more of those things) attached in a prominent position, and as permanently as practicable, to: (a) the goods; or (b) if attachment to the goods is impracticable—the principal coverings containing the goods for wholesale or retail. Trade description not to be contradicted or obscured by other matter (3) A matter included on the label, brand or package must not contradict or obscure the trade description.