AS 4843-2001 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies performance requirements for permeable synthetic woven and non-woven fabrics used to retard weed growth for agricultural, horticultural, nursery and landscape use for both domestic and commercial applications.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TX-008 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been
determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the
original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest
versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this
Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 8 January 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TX-008:
Australian Industry Group
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
AWTA Textile Testing
Cancer Council Australia
CSIRO
Engineers Australia
Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand/Callaghan Innovation
Specialised Textiles Association
The University of New South Wales
University of Melbourne
Victorian Department of Health and Human Services

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the performance and labelling of synthetic woven or non-woven fabrics used to retard weed growth. This Standard does not specify the requirements for non-permeable thermoplastic flexible film, light reflective fabrics or degradable fabrics made from natural or synthetic fibres.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 17/06/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 17/06/2016
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Committee	TX-008
Supersedes	DR 99475