Insulation batts undertakings strengthened.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-13 June 2007-ACCC: Insulation batts undertakings strengthened(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:13062007 An upgraded court-enforceable undertaking by insulation batt manufacturer Auspoly Pty Ltd has been accepted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The ACCC had continuing concerns about the insulation rating (R value) of a range of Auspoly polyester insulation batts which were lower than the R value stated on the batt packaging.

Auspoly offered the ACCC an original undertaking in May 2005 after concerns were raised about a stated R Value that was higher than that indicated when tested against the relevant industry standard, Australian/New Zealand Standard 4859.1. The ACCC was concerned that Auspoly's...