Standards Project News Archives - Page 25 of 35 - Consumers' Federation of Australia

15 March , 2016 1 comment

Consumers benefit from revised Home Thermal Insulation standard

Insulation acts as a barrier to heat loss and heat gain, particularly in roofs and ceilings, walls and floors. In many homes insulation is the most practical and cost effective way to make a house more energy efficient, keeping it cooler in summer and warmer in winter and saving up to 40 per cent in heating and cooling bills as outlined by the Dept. of Industry and Science Your energy savings.

9 March , 2016

CFA celebrates contribution to consumer protection by John Wood OAM

Advocates remember leader in advancing consumer interests

2 February , 2016

Enjoy the Australian summer with the protection of Australian Standards

CFA representatives have contributed to the development of standards which make our summer safer.

15 January , 2016

CFA rep contributes to new Hand Hygiene standard

Health care acquired infections are a major concern for consumers particularly for older people and other vulnerable groups.

8 December , 2015 0 comments

Anti-corruption and anti-bribery

International Anti-Corruption Day 9 Dec 2015 is an opportunity to raise awareness to the damage it causes. Systemic bribery, among other things, lowers economic growth and discourages investment. It goes hand in hand with poverty and social inequality. But, most importantly, it is very difficult to eradicate. CFA representative Alan Asher is a member of…

4 December , 2015 0 comments

International Volunteer Day 5 December 2015

On 5 December 2015 we celebrate International Volunteer Day. First established by the United Nations thirty years ago, it’s a day for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to showcase the difference they make in their communities.

23 November , 2015

Public comment now open on Wayfinding, particularly for those who are vision impaired

Standards Australia has released the standard on wayfinding available for public comment until the 18 January 2016. Wayfinding within the built environment is an activity that affects everyone in a community. AS 1428.4.2 specifies the minimum wayfinding design requirements to enable pedestrians particularly those who are blind or vision impaired to enter, to leave and…

27 October , 2015

Public comment now open on Toy Safety Standards

Standards Australia has released four Australian/New Zealand standards on Safety of toys available for public comment until the 14 December 2015.

13 October , 2015

World Standards Day 2015 – 14 October 2015

Have you ever wondered how your computer sends your documents to a printer from a different manufacturer? Imagine a world where you cannot use your credit card in every cash machine. Standards set out common rules and parameters so that products can work with each other.

30 September , 2015