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Product Safety Australia

Product safety regulation in Australia is a shared responsibility between the ACCC and State and Territory regulators.

The Product Safety Australia website contains information on product safety issues affecting consumers, including product recalls, and is managed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on behalf of Commonwealth and state and territory regulators.

The ACCC has recently launched a dedicated resource on baby product safety issues, the Your First Steps website.

The ACCC's role is to identify and address the risk of serious injury and death from safety hazards in consumer products.

Product safety priorities

The ACCC Product Safety Priorities policy sets out the principles adopted by the ACCC for prioritising and addressing product safety risks.

How Product Safety Australia can help

The 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.

Information / help lines

Programs, apps and tools

Recommended links

This information was originally published on healthdirect - Product Safety Recalls Australia.

Last reviewed: November 2022

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Quad bikes guide | ACCC Product Safety

Quad bikes have several design features that create risks for users. This risk increases when used on uneven or sloped ground. Losing control of a quad bike can cause it to flip or rollover, which may cause death or serious injury.

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Prams and strollers guide | ACCC Product Safety

Prams and strollers are used to move babies and toddlers around. There is a mandatory standard for prams and strollers. Look for visible safety warning statements and the product safety features.

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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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Bouncers, rockers and swings guide | ACCC Product Safety

Bouncers, rockers and swings can help you entertain your baby. You must always supervise your baby and never let them sleep in these products.

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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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Play with kids' toys safely | ACCC Product Safety

Our guides provide practical tips and information to help you buy and use kids' toys safely. Find out about how to safely choose and use different types of kids' toys.

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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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