Therapeutic Goods Order No. 80 - Child-Resistant Packaging Requirements for Medicines (27/08/2008)
8General requirements
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8 General requirements
(1) The requirements of this Order apply in addition to any other packaging requirements that may be applied to medicines under the Act or regulations.
(2) The packaging for a medicine to which this Order applies must:
(a) remain fit for its purpose until the expiry date of the medicine; and
(b) retain its child‑resistant properties for the expected number of openings and closings necessary to fully use the contents.
(3) Performance of the child‑resistant feature must not be adversely affected by the contents of the package.
(4) Sight, unusual strength or unusual dexterity must not be required to access the contents of the package or, in the case of a reclosable package, to re‑engage the child‑resistant feature.