25Grounds for suspension or revocation of container approval

25 Grounds for suspension or revocation of container approval

25 Grounds for suspension or revocation of container approval

For the purposes of section 40(5) of the Act, the EPA may suspend or revoke a container approval on any of the following grounds—

(a) that the holder of the approval has contravened a provision of Part 5 of the Act,

(b) that the holder of the approval has failed to pay the approval fee on or before the due date for its payment,

(c) that a supply arrangement to which the holder of the approval is a party has expired or been terminated and the EPA is satisfied that there is no unresolved dispute between the parties to the arrangement in relation to the expiry or termination,

(d) that the EPA considers that the suspension or revocation is necessary for the proper operation of the Scheme,

(e) that the holder of the approval has requested the suspension or revocation,

(f) that the EPA considers the material forming part of the container, including labelling, is not suitable for—

(i) recycling or reuse, or

(ii) considering the objects of the Act, another appropriate method of disposal.

cl 25: Ins 2017 (377), Sch 1 [2]. Am 2023 (53), Sch 1[13].