The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Privity Pty Ltd (trading as Haircare Australia) for representing that the hair straightening product ‘Brazilian Blowout’ did not contain formaldehyde. Independent testing found formaldehyde levels to be 50 times greater than the safe limit.
NSW Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts is warning the public about the risks associated with gas heaters, including gas hot water heaters, used in enclosed or confined areas.
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe said a Liverpool trader had been convicted of supplying unsafe children’s toys and ordered to pay $1,579 by Parramatta Local Court.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released figures for the first six months of the mandatory reporting product safety requirement under the Australian Consumer Law.
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe today said a retailer with six stores across Sydney had been convicted of selling unsafe children’s toys and ordered to pay $3,216 by Parramatta Local Court.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued proceedings against Trade Quip Pty Ltd in the Federal Court, Melbourne alleging breaches of the Trade Practices Act 1974* as well as contempt of court.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is concerned that baby bling is still available for purchase online despite a national ban introduced by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury, on Friday, 15th July.
SA Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, Paul White has announced that Consumer and
Business Services (CBS) will be enforcing a ban on ‘bling’ babies’ dummies and
chains.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will be inspecting showbags ahead of the Royal Darwin Show to ensure products included in the bags meet mandatory safety requirements.
