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Products the mandatory standard applies to
The mandatory standard applies to a moveable soccer (football) goal that:
- is freestanding
- can be moved to various locations
- weighs 28 kg and above.
Complying with the mandatory standard
The mandatory standard applies to the construction, design, testing and labelling of moveable soccer goals.
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.
Soccer goal anchor points
Moveable soccer goals must have at least one anchor point at each side of the rear ground bar.
Labelling
Moveable soccer goals must have a permanent warning label:
“WARNING—ALWAYS ANCHOR GOAL—NEVER CLIMB OR HANG ON CROSSBAR. Unanchored goals can tip over causing serious injury or death.”
Place the warning labels in 3 positions on the goal:
- on the underside of the crossbar
- on the outside of both goal upright posts.
Moveable soccer goals warning label
This image is an example of warning label.
The label must comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard.
Testing
To make sure moveable soccer goals comply, suppliers must undertake these tests as required by the mandatory standard:
- static load test
- determination of stability.
Do the following stability test to make sure the moveable soccer goal stays upright or returns to its original upright position:
- install the goal according to the manufacturer's instructions on a horizontal surface using the recommended minimum ground anchors
- apply a pull force of 1100 N (newton) to the centre of the crossbar for at least 60 seconds in a direction that is horizontal, perpendicular to the crossbar, and away from the goal opening.
Mandatory standard details
Consumer Protection Notice No. 28 of 2010 sets out the mandatory requirements for moveable soccer goals.
The accompanying Explanatory Statement has further information.
The mandatory standard is based on certain sections of the voluntary Australian Standard; AS 4866.1-2007 Playing field equipment - Soccer goals - Safety aspects.
You can buy AS 4866.1-2007 from Standards Australia, Intertek Inform or Accuris.
We can make a copy of this standard available for viewing at an ACCC office, subject to licensing conditions.
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.