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News and alerts contains a variety of up-to-date product safety information for consumers, suppliers, community groups and regulators across Australia.

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Proposed regulation of domestic trampolines - Draft regulation impact statement
Date: 19^th January 2012
This document provides information and seeks public comment on the proposed regulation.
Mandatory information standard for tobacco (graphic health warnings) commences 1 January 2012
Date: 22^nd December 2011
The mandatory information standard for the display of graphic health warnings on tobacco products commences on Sunday 1 January 2012 and takes full effect on 1 December 2012. The standard covers all retail tobacco products sold in Australia, that are made for human consumption, be it smoking, sucking, chewing or snuffing.
ACCC launches Product Safety page on Facebook
Date: 15^th December 2011
The ACCC today launched its first Facebook page ‘ACCC Product Safety’.

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Warning on toys containing magnets - News alert
Date: 12^th January 2012
Victorians are urged to check toys for loose or dangerous magnets, following the recent death of a Queensland toddler.
Magnets a deadly risk to children
Date: 11^th January 2012
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading is renewing its warning to parents about the dangers of magnetic toys following the recent death of a Queensland toddler.
ACCC Christmas / New Year arrangements
Date: 23^rd December 2011
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will have limited operations during the Christmas and New Year period.

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SafeSummer Campaign 2011/12
Keep summer fun - know how to stay safe!
Candle holders and decorations safety
Australians celebrating during the festive season are urged to consider the safety of candle holders and candle decorations, as some may be flammable. Combustible candle holders are banned from supply in Australia.
Additional teeth whiteners containing unsafe levels of peroxide recalled
An additional five teeth whitening kits have been recalled due to unsafe levels of either hydrogen peroxide and/or carbamide peroxide.

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