4Definitions

4 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in subsection 3(1) of the Act, including the following:

(a) batch;
(b) container;
(c) current Poisons Standard;
(d) label; and
(e) primary pack.

In this instrument:

Act means the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

antibacterial clothes preparation means a disinfectant that is represented to be capable of reducing the number of viable micro‑organisms in water in which clothes are soaked, washed or rinsed.

approved name means the name of an ingredient as included in the Australian Approved Names List.

Australian Approved Names List has the same meaning as in the Regulations.

batch number means a number, or a combination of numerals, symbols or letters, which is given by a manufacturer to a batch of goods, to identify uniquely that batch, and from which it is possible to trace that batch through all stages of manufacture and distribution.

biocide means a physical or chemical agent that kills some or all types of micro‑organisms.

common name, in relation to the goods listed in column 2 of an item in the table in Schedule 1 to this instrument, means the name or names listed in column 3 of that item.

disinfectant has the same meaning as in the Regulations.

disinfectant wipe or sponge means a cloth, towel, towelette or sponge that is pre-moistened with a disinfectant and is recommended by its manufacturer for application of the disinfectant to an inanimate object to kill microorganisms.

expiry date has the same meaning as in the Regulations.

hospital grade disinfectant has the same meaning as in the Regulations.

household grade disinfectant has the same meaning as in the Regulations.

Note: Household grade disinfectants may be marketed and labelled as being for household and/or commercial use.

Instructions means the TGA instructions for disinfectant testing (Version 4.0, August 2025) published by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, as in force or existing on 11 August 2025.