Health and Safety benefits

Product Registration

The registration of chemical products applies in all countries and is a mandatory process that assesses products for effective performance and safety to people, animals and the environment. Before any chemically based products can be sold, supplied, distributed or used, they must pass a thorough examination by the relevant Government Authorities and if approved, placed on a National Register. This provides users and the Public with assurance that the chemicals are suitably formulated and labeled to ensure correct and safe use. Until registration is granted, chemical products cannot be manufactured or sold. The approval process involves lodgment of application fees and sometimes up to 2 years to complete. When granted, annual reviews and significant ongoing charges usually apply to maintain product registration.

Chemicals used in Preschem products

The active fungicides used in Preschem products are Boron and Fluoride which are both naturally occurring elements which are widely distributed in the soil and sea and are not considered dangerous goods for storage or handling purposes. The actives do not accumulate in the body tissue of humans or animals. Preschem commitment to Product Registration Both the Polesaver Rods and Bioguard Bandage have maintained ongoing registration for commercial use as wood preservatives in several countries. In Australia Preschem products have been cleared for use by the National Registration Authority, Worksafe Australia, the Health and Medical Research Council and various state Health Departments. Preschem is committed to conducting business in a manner that will minimise the potential for any environmental impact from it's operations and from the use of it's products. The Company will ensure full compliance with all environmental and safety regulations and requirements in all countries where products are used. The following are other enivonmental/safety issues which Preschem have addressed:

Release of Chemicals into the environment
Effect on public or livestock
Disposal of packaging and treated timber