AUSTRALIA: EXAMINATION GLOVES FOR GENERAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL USE The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif. 95.245. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: AUSTRALIA. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2). 2. Agency responsible: Department of Human Services and Health. 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable). Examination gloves for general medical and dental use. 5. Title and number of pages of the notified document. Therapeutic Goods Order 52 - Examination Gloves for General Medical and Dental Use. 6. Description of content: Describes mandatory standard for examination gloves based on AS 4011 - 1995 with minor modifications. 7. Objective and rationale: To ensure the safety, quality and efficiency of examination gloves in Australia. 8. Relevant documents: AS 4011 - 1995. 9. Proposed date of adoption and entry into force: 16 October 1995. 10. Final date for comments: 1 October 1995. 11. Texts available from: National enquiry point (X) or address and telefax number of other body: Quoting, Therapeutic Goods Order 52 - Examination of gloves for general medical and dental use. (242)

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