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  • Toppling furniture - Consultation Regulation Impact Statement

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking submissions on proposed policy options that will help reduce the risk of death and injury associated with toppling furniture. There are three well understood concepts that are important in reducing the risk of injury associated with toppling furniture: product design, anchoring and consumer education. The proposed options contained in the Consultation Paper include some or all of these concepts. ... More
    Closed 13 June 2022

  • ACCC mandatory reporting publications survey

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is committed to providing information to help you understand your mandatory reporting obligations. This survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us better adapt our guidance to make it easier to use and understand. More
    Closed 26 April 2022

  • ACCC mandatory reporting web content survey

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is committed to providing information to help you understand your mandatory reporting obligations. This survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us better adapt our guidance to make it easier to use and understand. More
    Closed 26 April 2022

  • Toppling furniture and televisions - Issues paper

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking your assistance. Scoping risk control options to prevent injuries and deaths from toppling furniture and televisions is one of the ACCC’s product safety priorities for 2021 . As part of this process, we are seeking information from consumers, consumer safety advocates, the furniture and television industries, medical professionals, and other interested stakeholders about the safety... More
    Closed 30 August 2021

  • Infant Inclined Products - Issues Paper

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is conducting a market review into the safety of infant inclined products. As part of this process, the ACCC has released an Issues Paper (available below) for consultation. The ACCC is concerned about the use of inclined products for infant sleep because they go against an established body of evidence that infants should sleep on a flat, firm surface. The Issues Paper includes a series of questions about which the... More
    Closed 16 August 2021

  • Review of the mandatory safety standard for projectile toys

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) invites you to have your say on the issues in the consultation paper (available below) on the review of the mandatory safety standard for projectile toys. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, submissions can also be made via post to: Director Standards Review Consumer Product Safety Branch Australian Competition and Consumer Commission GPO Box 3131... More
    Closed 26 May 2021

  • Button battery safety - Assessment of regulatory options - Consultation paper

    The ACCC is continuing its investigation into button battery safety and considering the options of implementing a mandatory safety and information standard for button batteries and products containing button batteries under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). For the purposes of the ACCC's investigation, button cell batteries and coin cell batteries are each referred to as 'button batteries'. In the battery industry, the term 'coin' is associated with lithium batteries and the... More
    Closed 30 April 2020

  • Review of the information standard - Cosmetics ingredient labelling

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the information standard on cosmetics ingredient labelling. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, submissions can also be made via post to: Director... More
    Closed 6 January 2020

  • Further consultation paper - Button batteries in toys for children up to and including 36 months

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on toys for children up to and including 36 months of age which contain button batteries . The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, submissions can also be made via post to:... More
    Closed 13 December 2019

  • Review of the mandatory safety standards for portable fire extinguishers

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standards for portable fire extinguishers. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, submissions can also be made via post to: Director Standards & Policy Consumer Product Safety Branch Australian Competition and Consumer Commission GPO... More
    Closed 18 October 2019

  • Button Battery Safety Issues Paper

    The ACCC has formed a taskforce to investigate the safety of button batteries and products that contain them. As part of this investigation, the ACCC is seeking information from stakeholders to understand the extent of any market failure in the supply of button battery consumer products and whether regulation under the Australian Consumer Law is necessary to address their hazards. As part of this process, the ACCC has released the Button Battery Safety Issues Paper (available... More
    Closed 30 September 2019

  • Review of the information standard - Care labelling for clothing and textile products

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the information standard on care labelling for clothing and textile products. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, submissions can also be made via post to:... More
    Closed 14 June 2019

  • Quad bike safety standard exposure draft

    The ACCC has conducted an investigation into quad bike safety, including considering the merits of implementing a safety standard for quad bikes under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The ACCC has made a recommendation to the Assistant Treasurer to make a mandatory safety standard. A copy of the report and the draft mandatory standard are available below. The Assistant Treasurer is seeking submissions on the exposure draft mandatory safety standard recommended by the ACCC. ... More
    Closed 10 June 2019

  • Review of the safety standard for corded internal window coverings

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the safety standard for corded internal window coverings (CIWC) - located below the survey and titled ' Consultation - Corded Internal Window Coverings Feb 2019.pdf '. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via... More
    Closed 13 March 2019

  • Review of the permanent ban on miniature motorbikes (monkey bikes) with unsafe design features

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the permanent ban on miniature motorbikes (monkey bikes) with unsafe design features. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email... More
    Closed 14 December 2018

  • Mandatory safety standard for prams and strollers - Explanatory note on convertible tricycles

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues in the consultation paper on the inclusion of an explanatory note in the mandatory standard for prams and strollers. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Submissions can also be made via post to: Director Standards & Policy Consumer Product Safety Branch Australian... More
    Closed 19 November 2018

  • Quad Bike Safety: Consultation Regulation Impact Statement

    The ACCC is continuing its investigation into quad bike safety and considering the merits of implementing a safety standard for quad bikes under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). As part of this process, the ACCC has released the Quad Bike Safety Consultation Regulation Impact Statement for consultation. This includes detailed policy options as well as a series of questions for stakeholder consideration. Responses will be used to inform a final recommendation to the Assistant Minister to... More
    Closed 4 May 2018

  • Quad Bike Safety: Issues Paper

    The ACCC has established a taskforce to conduct an investigation into quad bike safety and consider the merits of implementing a safety standard for quad bikes under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). As part of this process, the ACCC has released the Quad Bike Safety Issues Paper (available below) for consultation. The Issues Paper includes a series of questions that the ACCC is considering as part of their investigation. Responses will be used to inform a cost benefit analysis and... More
    Closed 15 December 2017

  • Takata airbag proposed compulsory recall

    On 21 September 2017, the Minister for Small Business, the Hon. Michael McCormack, issued a proposed recall notice for a compulsory recall of certain vehicles with defective Takata airbags installed and inflators salvaged from these vehicles. See: Proposed recall notice and draft recall notice Submissions The ACCC requested written submissions from suppliers and interested parties. All submissions are treated as public documents and are published on this consultation hub... More
    Closed 9 October 2017

  • Expanding the scope of the mandatory safety standard for self-balancing scooters

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is consulting on expanding the scope of the national safety standard for self-balancing scooters (also known as hoverboards, gliders, smart boards, sky walkers or mod boards) to include single wheeled self-balancing scooters (also known as electric unicycles, monoboards or gyro wheels). More
    Closed 28 July 2017

  • Review of mandatory safety standards for children's toys

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation document on the review of five mandatory safety standards for children's toys. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via... More
    Closed 9 April 2017

  • Standard Review - Prams and Strollers

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the product safety standard for prams and strollers . The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below. Refer to the related documents at the foot of this page for the consultation details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au ... More
    Closed 27 March 2017

  • Review of the mandatory safety standard for balloon blowing kits

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for balloon blowing kits. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via... More
    Closed 24 February 2017

  • Review of the mandatory safety standard for treadmills

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for treadmills. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post to: ... More
    Closed 24 February 2017

  • Review of the mandatory safety standard for pedal bicycles

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for bicycles. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post to: ... More
    Closed 16 December 2016

  • Review of the mandatory safety standard for disposable cigarette lighters

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for disposable cigarette lighters. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be... More
    Closed 9 December 2016

  • Review of the mandatory safety standard for baby bath aids

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory standard for baby bath aids. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made via post to: ... More
    Closed 25 November 2016

  • Review of the mandatory safety standard for basketball rings and backboards

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for basketball rings and backboards. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be... More
    Closed 25 November 2016

  • Review of the mandatory safety standard for vehicle recovery straps

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper on the review of the mandatory safety standard for vehicle recovery straps. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be made... More
    Closed 25 November 2016

  • Review of mandatory safety standard for swimming and flotation aids

    The ACCC invites you to have your say on the issues and policy options in the consultation paper for the review of the mandatory safety standard for swimming and flotation aids. The issues in this paper have been briefly summarised below, please refer to the document for further details. The ACCC prefers submissions to be provided via the ACCC consultation hub. Alternatively, interested parties can email submissions to: productsafety.regulation@accc.gov.au Submissions can also be... More
    Closed 25 November 2016
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