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Products the mandatory standard applies to

The mandatory standard for balloon blowing kits applies to kits that contain:

  • a blow-pipe, or tube
  • a synthetic glue-like substance

These, used together, make inflated balloons by blowing the substance from the pipe.

Complying with the mandatory standard

This information is an overview of how to comply with the mandatory standard. Suppliers must not rely on this information as a complete guide to compliance.

View the full detail of the mandatory standard.

Balloon blowing kits must not contain benzene.

Mandatory standard details

The Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standards) Regulations 1979 sets out the mandatory requirements for balloon blowing kits.

When a product does not comply

Fines and penalties may apply for failure to comply with a mandatory safety or information standard. For more information, see fines and penalties.

Suppliers may need to recall a product when it doesn't meet the mandatory standard or is potentially unsafe.