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QBSA
– QueenslandBuilding Services Authority
Building
Services Authority (BSA) is a statutory authority established under the QueenslandBuilding Services Authority Act 1991.
BSA's
charter is to regulate the building industry, in Queensland, through the
licensing of contractors, educate consumers about their rights and obligations,
make contractors aware of their legal rights and responsibilities, handle
disputes fairly and equitably, protect consumers against loss through statutory
insurance, implement and enforce legislative reforms and where necessary
prosecute persons not complying with the law. http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au
Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority – APVMA
All
new agricultural and veterinary chemical products must be registered by the
APVMA before they can be supplied, distributed or sold anywhere in Australia.
In addition, active
constituents - the substance/s in an agvet chemical product primarily
responsible for products biological or other effects - must be approved by the
APVMA either before, or at the same time, that the product is being registered.
(A few active constituents are exempt from APVMA approval)
Variations
to the formulation of a currently registered product must also be approved, as
must proposed new patterns of use and newlabels. This includes changes
to the current use pattern or the products claims. http://www.apvma.gov.au
Australian
Environmental Pest Managers Association - AEPMA
AEPMA is the
recognised association and voice for the Australian Professional Pest
Management Industry.
Their unique purpose and long term aspiration is:
To lead and shape policy with key stakeholders and
influence and uphold professional standards of conduct and performance in the
pest management industry for the benefit of members;
To be an engaged and vibrant association in the professional pest management industry;
To promote the value of professional pest management
in Australia.
PestCert is an industry based, not for profit, independent accreditation
program. Their aim is to improve the professionalism and reputation of Australia's
Pest Management industry...the industry working to protect public health, food
and property.
