This information sheet provides guidance about the presence of asbestos identified in some imported decorative and coloured sand products used mainly in therapeutic and children’s play and craft activities.
You need to be able to confirm that goods are not engineered stone when importing any type of benchtop, panel or slab that resembles engineered stone. If you are unable to provide appropriate assurances testing will be required.
If the ABF detects unlawfully imported engineered stone benchtops, panels or slabs at the border, they may provide the importer with the opportunity to have the goods re-exported or destroyed at cost to the importer.
Below are some answers to commonly asked questions about importing engineered stone, and engineered stone declarations, permissions and exemptions. If you do not find the answer to your question here, please contact us.
The engineered stone ban does not apply to all manufactured stone materials, but rather to certain engineered stone products, for which uncontrolled processing poses significant health risks.
The APS Employee Census is an annual survey which is used to collect confidential attitude and opinion information from APS employees on issues in the workplace. It is an opportunity for APS employees to share their experiences of working in the APS. ASSEA gains insights from the findings and is committed to taking action to improve our working environment.
The APS Employee Census is an annual survey which is used to collect confidential attitude and opinion information from APS employees on issues in the workplace. It is an opportunity for APS employees to share their experiences of working in the APS. ASSEA gains insights from the findings and is committed to taking action to improve our working environment.
