3Definitions

#### 3 Definitions (1) In these Regulations: > Act means the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000. > base oil means an oil that is free from contaminants or additives and to which other substances may be added for a particular application. > independent laboratory means a laboratory that: (a) is independent of the person making the claim for product stewardship (oil) benefit; and (b) operates at arm’s length from the person; and (c) has appropriate facilities, resources and expertise to conduct the tests necessary for the purposes of Schedule 1. > re‑refined—see subregulation (2). (2) For the purposes of these Regulations, a used oil has been re‑refined if it has been restored to the condition of a base oil: (a) by either: (i) thin film evaporation; or (ii) vacuum distillation; followed by either: (iii) solvent extraction; or (iv) hydrofinishing; or (b) by another process approved for this subregulation by the Minister as being: (i) consistent with the objects of the Act; and (ii) similar in purpose and effect to the processes mentioned in paragraph (a).