A-Z of publications

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• Angle grinders
  Follow these seven easy steps to use an angle grinder safely. From the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.

  Published: 4^th August 2011. Electronic: free.
• Aquatic toys - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, mandatory consumer product safety standards (also known as mandatory standards) are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk ...

  Published: 12^th August 2010. Electronic: free.

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• Babies dummies - Supplier guide
  This guide explains the mandatory standard, the responsibilities of suppliers and the ACCC's role in enforcing this mandatory standard.

  Published: 23^rd October 2006. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Baby bath aids - Poster
  This poster includes some simple safeguards at bath time to reduce bathtub drowning hazards when using a bath aid.

  Published: 19^th May 2005. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Baby bath aids - Safety alert
  Baby bath aids are not a safety device and should not be used as a substitute for adult supervision. This brochure includes some simple safeguards at bath time to reduce bathtub drowning hazar...

  Published: 19^th May 2005. Electronic: free.
• Baby bath aids - Supplier guide
  This guide summarises the mandatory requirements for baby bath aids. It aims to increase supplier understanding of the coverage and application of this mandatory standard.

  Published: 18^th January 2008. Electronic: free.
• Baby dummies - Safety alert
  While dummies are designed to help comfort and settle children, they are also a potential hazard to infants and young toddlers. Poorly designed or manufactured dummies can break apart and the smal...

  Published: 23^rd October 2006. Electronic: free.
• Baby walkers - Safety alert
  This brochure outlines important safety features to look out for before buying baby walkers.

  Published: 1^st January 2007. Electronic: free.
• Baby walkers - Supplier guide
  This guide provides information on the product safety mandatory standard for baby walkers for suppliers.  The booklet explains the standard, the responsibilities of suppliers and the ACCC...

  Published: 10^th December 2005. Electronic: free.
• Balloon blowing kits - Supplier guide
  This guide explains the mandatory standard, the responsibilities of suppliers and the ACCC's role in enforcing this mandatory standard.

  Published: 31^st December 2000. Electronic: free.
• Banned DEG in toothpaste - Supplier bulletin
  The bulletin provides information on the ban of toothpaste containing more than 0.25 per cent by weight of diethylene glycol (DEG), which was declared on 3 August 2007.

  Published: 18^th September 2007. Electronic: free.
• Basketball rings and backboards - Poster
  This poster provides safety information for installing and using basketball rings and backboards.  It also features the key message: Don't swing on the basketball ring.

  Published: 16^th September 2008. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Basketball rings and backboards - Safety alert
  This brochure provides information on installation and safe use of basketball rings and backboards. Basketball rings installed on home exteriors may not be able to support the player's weight, mak...

  Published: 10^th October 2005. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Blind and curtain cords - Safety alert
  Blind and curtain cords can pose a serious risk for babies and young children. This brochure outlines several simple steps you can take to minimise risk and keep your children safe.

  Published: 10^th June 2011. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Bunk beds - Safety alert
  This brochure outlines the safety features to look out for before buying a bunk bed.

  Published: 1^st January 2007. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Bunk beds - Supplier bulletin
  This bulletin explains the mandatory standard for bunk beds, the responsibilities of suppliers and the ACCC's role in enforcing this mandatory standard.

  Published: 7^th July 2008. Electronic: free.

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• Care labelling for clothing and textile products - Supplier guide
  The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of the mandatory requirements for the care labelling of clothing and textile products for suppliers. All suppliers—including manufacturers, i...

  Published: 18^th March 2011. Electronic: free.
• Chemicals in cosmetics including hair products - Supplier bulletin
  This bulletin alerts suppliers of cosmetics including hair products about the use of chemicals in cosmetics including the ingredient labelling requirements.

  Published: 15^th June 2011. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Children's portable folding cots - Supplier guide
  This guide provides a summary of the legal requirements for supply of children’s portable folding cots, commonly known as folding cots. Manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, retai...

  Published: 2^nd October 2009. Electronic: free.
• Children's projectile toys - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), mandatory consumer product safety standards are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury to a person. This gu...

  Published: 17^th March 2011. Electronic: free.
• Children's toys containing magnets - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, mandatory safety standards are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury. This guide provides a summary of the requi...

  Published: 17^th November 2010. Electronic: free.
• Childrens nightwear and paper patterns - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law 2011, mandatory consumer product safety standards are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury. This guide provide...

  Published: 13^th May 2010. Electronic: free.
• Children’s plastic products with more than 1 per cent diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, bans are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury. This guide provides a summary of the requirements for complyi...

  Published: 18^th March 2010. Electronic: free.
• Children’s toys containing magnets - Supplier bulletin
  This bulletin provides information on the new mandatory standard for children’s toys containing magnets. It outlines the hazards related to these products, requirements of the mandatory standard ...

  Published: 30^th June 2010. Electronic: free.
• Consumer Protection Notice 32 of 2011 - Babies' dummy chains s132 Notice
  Published: 18^th August 2011.
• Consumer Protection Notice No. 31 or 2011 - Babies' dummies s132 Notice
  Published: 18^th August 2011. Electronic: free.
• Consumer Protection Notice No. 35 of 2011 - Safety warning notice (amber teething necklaces)
   

  Published: 30^th September 2011. Electronic: free.
• Corded internal window coverings - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, mandatory consumer product safety standards (also known as mandatory standards) are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk ...

  Published: 21^st February 2011. Electronic: free.
• Cots - Safety alert
  This brochure outlines what safety features to look for when buying a cot, and how to best use it.

  Published: 1^st January 2007. Electronic: free.

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• DEHP in children's plastic products - Supplier bulletin
  This bulletin outlines requirements of the 18-month interim ban on children’s plastic products with more than 1 per cent by weight diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP).

  Published: 5^th March 2010. Electronic: free.

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• Exercise cycles - Supplier guide
  Exercise cycles are subject to a consumer product safety standard designed to reduce injury associated with their use. More specifically, it aims to reduce the incidence of injuries to the fingers,...

  Published: 31^st December 2000. Electronic: free.

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• Fixed-gear pedal bicycles - Supplier bulletin
  This bulletin alerts suppliers of pedal bicycles about serious safety issues related to fixed-gear bicycles, or ‘fixies’.

  Published: 12^th July 2010. Electronic: free.
• Flotation aids for water familiarisation and swimming tuition - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, mandatory consumer product safety standards (also known as mandatory standards) are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk ...

  Published: 19^th August 2010. Electronic: free.
• Flotation toys and swimming aids - Supplier bulletin
  The ACCC is keen to alert suppliers to requirements of two new mandatory product safety standards: Flotation and aquatic toys and Swimming and flotation aids. These new mandatory product safety st...

  Published: 11^th August 2009. Electronic: free.
• Formaldehyde in cosmetics including hair products - Supplier bulletin
  This bulletin alerts suppliers of cosmetics including hair products about the safe limits of 'free formaldehyde' in cosmetics, as well as the ingredient labelling requirements.

  Published: 15^th June 2011. Electronic: free; Printed: free.

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• Help cut mobility scooter accidents
  Mobility scooters, gophers or buggies are a great way to get to the shops or around your community if you have physical problems that make it hard for you to walk distances. If you use or are think...

  Published: 7^th September 2010. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Hot water bottles - Poster (Avoid hot water bottle burns)
  This poster outlines safety information when using hot water bottles.

  Published: 28^th June 2010. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Hot water bottles - Safety alert
  This brochure provides a check-list and information on how to use a hot water bottle safely.

  Published: 28^th June 2010. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Household cots with wooden drop sides - Supplier bulletin
  Since May 2009 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been evaluating issues about the strength and integrity of wooden drop sides on children’s household cots. If you are a reta...

  Published: 18^th March 2010. Electronic: free.
• Household furniture hazards for kids - Safety alert
  Make your home a safe place for children. Young children love to climb and will often play on household furniture. However, climbing on furniture can place children at significant risk.

  Published: 30^th May 2009. Electronic: free.

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• Important Notice - Review of this publication following the implementation of the ACL
  Publications available on this website are under review following the introduction of the Australian Consumer Law on 1 January 2011.

  Published: 17^th December 2010. Electronic: free.
• Ingredients labelling on cosmetics and toiletries - Supplier guide
  This guide provides a summary of labelling requirements for cosmetics and toiletries. Mandatory information standards are introduced to increase consumer welfare and wellbeing by providing specifi...

  Published: 22^nd December 2011. Electronic: free.

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• Keeping baby safe - a guide to infant and nursery products
  The Keeping baby safe booklet provides some easy steps you can take to ensure your baby remains safe in your home. The booklet shows you what to look for when purchasing infant and nursery products...

  Published: 1^st July 2011. Electronic: free; Printed: free.

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• Ladders
  Follow these seven easy steps to use a ladder safely. From the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.

  Published: 4^th August 2011. Electronic: free.
• Lead and certain elements in children’s toys and finger paints - Supplier bulletin
  This bulletin provides information on the mandatory standard for lead and certain elements in children's toys and finger paints. It outlines the hazards related to these products, requirements of t...

  Published: 30^th June 2010. Electronic: free.

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• Mandatory Reporting Guidelines
  Mandatory reporting is a term used to describe a new requirement under the Australian Consumer Law that took effect from 1 January 2011. This guide is designed to assist businesses to...

  Published: 5^th January 2011. Electronic: free.
• More toys for under 3s covered by safety standard - Supplier bulletin
  This bulletin outlines the requirements of the revised mandatory standard for toys for children under three.

  Published: 7^th April 2005. Electronic: free.
• Motor vehicle recovery straps - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, mandatory consumer product safety standards (also known as mandatory standards) are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk ...

  Published: 23^rd August 2010. Electronic: free.
• Moveable soccer goals - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, mandatory consumer product safety standards (also known as mandatory standards) are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk ...

  Published: 21^st February 2011. Electronic: free.

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• Novelty contact lenses - Safety alert
  Non-prescription contact lenses, also known as cosmetic lenses, novelty lenses, crazy lenses, fancy lenses or fashion lenses are becoming increasingly popular. The misuse of non-prescription contac...

  Published: 30^th November 2007. Electronic: free; Printed: free.

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• Portable spas, pools, potty skimmers and outlets - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, product safety bans are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury. This guide provides a summary of the ban on suppl...

  Published: 8^th November 2010. Electronic: free.
• Prams and strollers - Safety alert
  A mandatory safety standard for prams and strollers came into effect from 1 July 2008. The standard requires that prams and strollers sold in Australia have a number of safety features, including a...

  Published: 1^st September 2011. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Prams and strollers - Supplier guide
  For suppliers—this guide provides an overview of the mandatory requirements for children’s prams and strollers. This publication has been updated to refer to the Competition and Consumer Act 2...

  Published: 16^th June 2008. Electronic: free.
• Product Safety - a guide for businesses and legal practitioners
  The Product Safety guide covers the new national product safety regime.

  Published: 23^rd December 2010. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Product safety — A guide to testing
  This guide is for businesses to ensure consumer goods comply with mandatory safety standards and bans, and how businesses can achieve compliance.

  Published: 21^st June 2011. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Product testing: responses to questions asked online during the ACCC's webinar
  A list of questions (with answers) posed online during the ACCC's product testing webinar.

  Published: 4^th July 2011. Electronic: free.

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• Queensland bunk bed - Poster
  This poster outlines safety information about bunk beds.

  Published: 23^rd July 2010. Electronic: free.

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• Recovery (snatch) straps
  Follow these seven easy steps to use recovery (snatch) straps safely. From the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.

  Published: 4^th August 2011. Electronic: free.
• Reduced fire risk cigarettes - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, mandatory consumer product safety standards are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury. This guide provides a sum...

  Published: 13^th May 2010. Electronic: free.
• Review of the Australia product safety recalls systems
  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has recently conducted a major review of product recall effectiveness in Australia. The ACCC review examined the existing consumer product recall...

  Published: 27^th May 2010. Electronic: free; Printed: free.

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• Safe toys for kids
  Toys are an important part of childhood, helping children learn and develop, as well as entertaining them. Unfortunately, some toys can be dangerous. Poorly constructed toys or toys that are inappr...

  Published: 15^th September 2008. Electronic: free.
• Safety alert — Baby slings
  Parents and carers should take care when using slings and pouches to carry babies. This brochure is part of an ACCC safety awareness campaign for use of baby slings and includes some simple safegu...

  Published: 17^th May 2011. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Safety video: Hot water bottles - The hidden dangers
  This safety video outlines the dangers behind the humble hot water bottle if used incorrectly. The video features: what can go wrong if hot water bottles are used incorrectly interview with a ...

  Published: 16^th June 2010. Electronic: free.
• Scientific study—BPA migration from infant bottles
  A scientific study of whether measurable amounts of BPA migrated into infant formula and tap water from typical infant feeding bottles and sip cups that are on the market in Australia.

  Published: 28^th February 2010. Electronic: free.
• Suggested practice for drawstrings on children’s clothing - Guidelines
  If caught in small spaces or gaps, drawstrings on clothing can strangle or lacerate the child. While injuries to Australian children are not evident, there have been reports in the United...

  Published: 15^th June 2011. Electronic: free.
• Swimming pool skimmer boxes - Safety alert
  To a child, an uncovered skimmer box looks like a potty or seat. Find out how to make sure your skimmer box is safe by reading this safety alert.

  Published: 3^rd June 2011. Electronic: free.

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• Targeted study of injury data involving motorised mobility scooters
  Published: 24^th March 2011. Electronic: free.
• Testing to product standards: Principles for test organisations
  This guide is to help test agencies and organisations test consumer goods according to mandatory safety standards and bans.

  Published: 21^st June 2011. Electronic: free.
• Tobacco Labelling (Graphic Health Warnings) Consultation Paper
  The purpose of this consultation paper is to seek comments on the proposed changes to the tobacco graphic health warning system.

  Published: 17^th September 2011. Electronic: free.
• Toy and nursery update - Supplier bulletin
  This bulletin alerts suppliers to requirements of two new mandatory standards: Children’s portable folding cots, effective from 1 March 2009. Lead in children’s toys, effective from 1 ...

  Published: 17^th March 2009. Electronic: free.
• Toys - Safety alert
  This brochure provides a guide to buying safe toys for children—what to look for and what to avoid.

  Published: 1^st January 2007. Electronic: free.
• Treadmills (domestic) - Safety alert
  Over the last three years, more than 100 serious accidents associated with treadmills have occurred in Australian homes. This brochure offers safety guidelines for protecting your children.

  Published: 6^th November 2008. Electronic: free.
• Treadmills - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, mandatory consumer product safety standards are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury. This guide provides ...

  Published: 9^th March 2010. Electronic: free.

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• Using a ladder - Poster
  This poster provides information on using ladders safely.

  Published: 16^th September 2008. Electronic: free; Printed: free.
• Using a ladder - Safety alert
  You don't have to fall far off a ladder to be seriously injured: 1–2 metres can be enough. This brochure provides safety information to consider when using a ladder.

  Published: 25^th May 2006. Electronic: free; Printed: free.

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• Vehicle jacks - Supplier guide
  Under the Australian Consumer Law, mandatory consumer product safety standards are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury. This guide provides a su...

  Published: 5^th August 2010. Electronic: free.

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• Warning Notice to Public - Keratin Complex Intense RX
  Warning Notice to Public

  Published: 11^th May 2011. Electronic: free.
• Working under a vehicle - Safety alert
  This brochure outlines the dangers of working under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.  It also provides a safety checklist on what to consider when working under a vehicle.

  Published: 1^st September 2011. Electronic: free; Printed: free.