Publications

Amber teething necklaces and bracelets consist of amber beads which are a fossilised tree resin and range in colour from yellow to white and beige and brown. The products are sold by a range of suppliers under a variety of names.

Provides a safety checklist and information on what to look for when buying prams and strollers and using them safely.

Dummy chains are used to attach a babies' dummy to its clothing and are therefore likely to be chewed or mouthed by the child.

The Draft Notice proposes to revoke the interim ban on babies' dummies to which there are crystals, beads or other similar ornaments attached to the ring or handle or plug or shield.

To reduce the risk drawstrings pose to Australian children, the ACCC has developed these voluntary guidelines for the Australian market based on US and European standards.

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 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.

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.

Under the Australian Consumer Law, bans are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury.

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.

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.

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.

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

For suppliers—this guide provides an overview of the mandatory requirements for children’s prams and strollers.

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.

This brochure outlines what safety features to look for when buying a cot, and how to best use it.

This brochure outlines important safety features to look out for before buying baby walkers.

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

While dummies are designed to help comfort and settle children, they are also a potential hazard to infants and young toddlers.

This poster includes some simple safeguards at bath time to reduce bathtub drowning hazards when using a bath aid.

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 hazards when using a bath aid.

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.