Product safety

What are mandatory standards? Who enforces them? What are suppliers' responsibilities. What happens if I don't comply?

A brief summary of mandatory product safety and information standards and links to the Consumer Protection Notices or Regulations.

What should I know about banned goods? List of banned goods under the Trade Practices Act.

Regulation impact statements released for public comment.

What should I know about recalls? How are recalls organised? Why are products recalled? Who is responsible for product recalls in Australia? Who has to be told about recalls? What if I’ve bought something that gets recalled? For valuable information on recalls see www.recalls.gov.au

When is a product defective? Who may be liable for supplying a defective product? What can a manufacturer or importer do to reduce the risk of action?

This page will direct you to website pages with information on various products subject to mandatory standards or products that have been banned.

General information on how suppliers can contribute to product safety.