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ACCC Product Safety

Product safety regulation in Australia is a shared responsibility between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and other regulators.

The ACCC enforce the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other legislation promoting competition and fair trading, product safety and regulation of national infrastructure.

Vision and mission

The ACCC’s role is to address the risk of serious injury, serious illness and death from safety hazards in consumer products, and to raise public awareness.

The ACCC Product Safety Priorities set out the principles adopted annually by the ACCC for prioritising and addressing these risks.

The ACCC oversee mandatory standards, bans and consumer product recalls, take compliance and enforcement action, advocate for reform and educate industry and consumers.

How ACCC Product Safety can help

The ACCC Product Safety website provides a single-entry point for recalled products, directing consumers to the appropriate regulator. It also provides a range of safety information across various product categories, as well as enabling consumers to report unsafe products.

Businesses can find information about any laws, bans, standards or restrictions that may apply when supplying products in Australia. It also enables businesses to submit product recalls, mandatory injury reports and other information required by law.

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - ACCC Product Safety.

Last reviewed: May 2025

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Hot water bottles guide | ACCC Product Safety

A hot water bottle is a sealed container filled with hot water used for easing pain, or for warming a bed or parts of the body. They should be replaced every year.

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Portable folding cots guide | ACCC Product Safety

Portable folding cots are used for babies and toddlers to sleep in. They have a mandatory standard. Look for safety warning statements when you buy.

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Household cots guide | ACCC Product Safety

Household cots are used for babies and toddlers to sleep in. There is a mandatory standard, look for safety warning statements when you buy a household cot.

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Kids' toys guide | ACCC Product Safety

Babies and kids can suffer a range of injuries from unsafe toys. Make sure you buy sturdy and well-made toys that are age appropriate.

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Toys containing lead or other elements guide | ACCC Product Safety

Toys can contain lead and other elements. If swallowed or absorbed by your children, they can be poisoned and suffer serious health issues.

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Baby exercise jumpers guide | ACCC Product Safety

Babies and toddlers can suffer serious injuries if unsupervised in baby exercise jumpers. Child safety experts do not recommend baby exercise jumpers.

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Know your product safety rights | ACCC Product Safety

Products sold to consumers must be safe. If they aren’t, the seller must offer a replacement or refund, and may have to pay compensation.

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Dummies and dummy chains guide | ACCC Product Safety

Dummies and dummy chains can choke or strangle your baby. They must comply with the mandatory standard to be safe for babies to use.

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Keep baby safe | ACCC Product Safety

There are a lot of baby products available to buy and use. We have guides to help you make the best decisions to keep your baby safe.

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Swimming and flotation aids guide | ACCC Product Safety

Children might drown when swimming and flotation aids are used incorrectly, don’t fit properly, or are faulty. Always supervise children when around water.

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