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No holes tongue stud

No holes tongue stud
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The permanent ban on tongue studs without holes was declared on 1 July 2010. This page includes information on hazards and how to comply with the ban.

Tongue studs without holes are small beads worn as jewellery on the human tongue, without the need for piercing. They have a small opening on one side only, which acts to create a vacuum when attached to the tongue.

Hazards

Internal lodgement

If a tongue stud without holes detaches from the tongue, it is possible to inhale the stud into the lungs or airways.

Bans

Consumer Protection Notice No. 18 of 2010 prescribes requirements of this ban. This ban was declared on 1 July 2010.

Do these bans apply to your business?

Under the ACL supply includes:

  • in relation to goods - (including re-supply) by way of sale, exchange, lease, hire or hire-purchase and
  • in relation to services - provide, grant of confer. 

This ban applies to anyone in the business of supplying these goods, including:

  • manufacturers
  • importers
  • distributors
  • retailers
  • hirers.

Complying with the ban

No Holes Tongue Studs and similar products should not be supplied in Australia.   The banned tongue studs are small beads which are intended for use as jewellery on the human tongue without the need for piercing.  The studs have an opening on one side only, which acts to create a vacuum securing the stud to the tongue.

For complete information about the ban on certain tongue studs, we strongly advise you to read Consumer Protection Notice No. 18 of 2010.

Penalties and consequences

Suppliers can face heavy fines and recalls of non-compliant products if they trade in these banned products. For more details, view Penalties and consequences.

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