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It is vital that the Government establish the precise scope of this requirement in order to ensure that businesses are not overburdened or faced with unreasonable demands that may lead to unintended consequences. This subsection could lead to unnecessary warnings to a number of stakeholders, some relevant and some not. After a careful reading of this clause, the Government’s claim regarding clarity for business is more of a soundbite, as opposed to anything grounded in truth. Does “others” refer to consumers, other businesses, specific industry groups or even the general public? This wording could result in misunderstanding by both business and enforcement authorities, again leading to unnecessary warnings being issued. A company could be required to post warnings on all platforms, inform all stakeholders or even issue blanket public alerts, when the risk may be relevant to only a specific group or sector.