The Association Works Hard for the Industry to:

• provide information on legislative and regulatory developments
• address legislative and regulatory challenges at Federal and State level
• respond to media criticism of the industry
• promote the image of the aerosol package
• foster high industry standards in safety, manufacturing and environmental responsibility
• encourage industry innovation
• organise seminars on key issues
• provide forums to share ideas and to meet with other people in the industry
• provide a comprehensive aerosol training course featuring expert local and international speakers
• represent the Australian aerosol industry on the Asian Aerosol Federation (read more). 

Five good reasons to join the Aerosol Association of Australia - read more in this e-brochure about the benefits of membership and the Association's achievements and initiatives.

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Some of our Past and Ongoing Achievements Include:

PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS - The Association has run an extensive promotional campaign, designed to correct the widespread misconception that aerosols damage the ozone layer and to promote the recyclability of aerosols.

 In conjunction with the Aerosol Association of New Zealand, the Association developed the ‘It's OK to Spray’ logo which was used widely in promotional campaigns and on product. This slogan was adopted by the US and South African aerosol industries and was the theme of an International Aerosol Congress held in Maastricht. Download logo.

In 1999, the Association's radio campaign to spread the 'No CFC'  message won a Silver 'WorldMedal' at the prestigious New York festivals. While the advertising campaign has now come to a close, the Association's website still attracts over 10,000 hits per month, spreading the message of the 'aerosol advantage'.

RECYCLING - Through its founding membership of the Steel Can Recycling Council, the Association funded the establishment of the Cansmart™ Steel Can Recycling Campaign - see www.cansmart.org. This campaign, and the Association's own promotions, increased public awareness of the recyclability of aerosols. Read more about aerosol recycling.

STANDARDS - The Association takes a lead role on the PK/13 Standards Committee, responsible for AS2278 - "The Aerosol Standard". Click here to purchase a copy of the Standard.

REGULATORY - The Association has representation on a number of bodies, as well as its own Technical/Regulatory Working Group, and through these is involved in issues such as:

• Dangerous Goods Storage and Transport
• Registration of Pesticides
• Poisons Scheduling
• Occupational Health and Safety.

NEWSLETTER - A regular newsletter to members keeps them informed on current issues and includes information from the Association's extensive contacts with 'sister' organisations overseas.

MEMBERS' FUNCTIONS - Regular breakfast briefings, seminars and events are held for members on topical issues.

TRAINING - The Association runs a range of events, including an annual two day Introduction to Aerosol Technology Course. Delivered by a panel of expert local and international speakers, the course continues to be popular with newcomers to the industry and those who need to refresh their industry knowledge.

AWARDS - The Association runs the biennial Australasian Aerosol industry Awards to celebrate excellence in the aerosol industry. See more on the 2011 Awards.

The Association’s Structure  

The Association is incorporated under the NSW Associations Incorporation Act 2009 and governed by an eight person elected Executive Committee which includes representation from all sectors of the industry. Administration and day-to-day management of the Sydney office is by a full-time Executive Director, with a part-time PR/Communications Co-ordinator. 
 

Our Relationships  

The Association networks with the global aerosol industry to keep abreast of emerging and common issues. We are members and co-founders of the Asian Aerosol Federation (established 2011). Read more here. Australia's Aerosol Association President, Lindsay Showyin, is the inaugural Chair for the first three years, and the Australian Aerosol Association provides the body's Secretariat.

The Association is also corresponding members of the European Aerosol Federation (FEA), and has links to aerosol associations around the world.