Publications

This notice invites hoverboard suppliers to seek a conference with the ACCC about the interim ban. Suppliers have until COB Tuesday 29 March 2016 to request a conference.

This is the certification notice for the interim ban on unsafe hoverboards.

Attention builders and electricians. There is faulty electrical cabling in thousands of Australian homes and businesses. Time is running out before the cables become a fire or electrocution risk. You could be liable for damages or fines if you haven’t taken steps to remediate the faulty cable.

Hoverboards are wheeled ride-on devices with a single axle. They are powered by a rechargeable lithium battery via connection to a mains.

A report on a survey to assess compliance with the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991 by online cosmetic subscription services.

This survey report describes the findings of an analytical survey commissioned by the ACCC.

A report on a survey to assess the presence of formaldehyde in false eyelash glues.

A report on a survey of the presence of aromatic amines in textiles that are in direct and prolonged contact with the skin or the mouth.

Identifies the three criteria the ACCC uses when developing and reviewing product safety standards and bans.

This report describes the findings of an ACCC survey of microbiological contamination of cosmetics for use around the eyes.

A report on a survey of microorganisms in cosmetics used around the eyes.

Research report containing the results of an Australian consumer survey on furniture stability. Specifically, the research focuses on the particular dangers of common furniture in homes with children under the age of five.

This fact card provides simple steps to help prevent death or injury to small children when choosing and securing furniture in your home.

Wooden Baby Sleigh Cot Bed in white or dark wood colour. Sold with drawer, and teething rail supplied by Frank Masons Pty Ltd .

The OECD and the European Commission have released a safety poster for the Global Awareness-raising Campaign on Laundry Detergent Capsules/packets.

The OECD and the European Commission have released a safety alert infographic for the Global Awareness-raising Campaign on Laundry Detergent Capsules/packets.

Ethanol-fuelled fireplaces and table top burners are associated with serious burns injuries. This guide provides suppliers’ information about markings, labelling and warning information suitable for this type of product.

M Spa Inflatable Spas supplied with a with a 240V control box manufactured by Oriental Recreational Products (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, a heater and an air blower.

Portable pools pose a serious drowning risk to children. This fact sheet provides consumers important information on portable pools.

Portable pools pose a serious drowning risk to children. This fact sheet provides consumers information on portable pool safety considerations.

This installation guide explains how either a cleat or a cord guide can be installed to keep loose cords secure.

The guidance prescribes concentrations of chemicals, below which a safety concern does not exist. It includes a list of 22 hazardous aromatic amines which can be derived from certain hazardous azo dyes in clothing, textiles and leather articles.

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.

Parents and carers should take care when using slings and pouches to carry babies. This fact sheet includes steps for the correct use of baby slings.

Recreational users have accounted for a half of all quad bike deaths.