5Definitions

5 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) gazetted oil;
(b) gazetted use;
(c) product stewardship (oil) benefit;
(d) recycled oil;
(e) used oil.

(1) In this instrument:

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 subsection (2).

(2) For the purposes of this instrument, a used oil has been re‑refined if it has been restored to the condition of a base oil: (a) first 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 in writing for this paragraph by the Minister that is: (i) consistent with the objects of the Act; and (ii) similar in purpose and effect to the processes mentioned in paragraph (a).