Publications

We all know that children love toys. Before you purchase toys for young children... Product of Office of Fair Trading - OFT (QLD)

Do you have or care for children under 3 years old? Get the ACCC's free do-it-yourself Choke Check tool to help you identify toys and other objects that can pose choking or ingestion hazards to young children.

This bulletin provides information about the permanent ban on certain small, high powered magnets.

The Keeping Baby Safe Booklet provides some easy steps you can take to ensure your baby remains safe in your home.

Safety warning notice about adult novelty products that contain small high-powered rare-earth magnets. The products are marketed under various names including 'BuckyBalls', 'Neocubes' and 'Neodymium sphere magnets'.

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.

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 and the responsibilities of the supplier.

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 the mandatory standard and the responsibilities of the supplier.

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.

This bulletin alerts suppliers to requirements of two new mandatory standards:

This bulletin outlines the requirements of the revised mandatory standard for toys for children under three.

This guide explains the mandatory standard, the responsibilities of suppliers and the ACCC's role in enforcing this mandatory standard.