Thirdly, the select committee reflected on what a sensible commencement date should be. Clause 2 provides that the legislation would commence on the date that it received Royal assent. Several submitters suggested that transition periods would be needed before the standard, and any future revisions, came into force, proposing time frames of 18 months and three years to allow time for existing stock and trade to sell. The select committee did accept it could be impractical for manufacturers and suppliers to comply with the requirements immediately, so we recommend that the legislation come into force six months after it is enacted. We recommend amending clause 2 to this effect.