Publications

Publications available on this website are under review following the introduction of the Australian Consumer Law on 1 January 2011.

In late 2010, the ACCC identified a number of overseas reports and received anecdotal complaints from consumers and salon operators alleging excessive formaldehyde concentrations in cosmetics, particularly in hair straightening products.

Mobility scooters, gophers or buggies are a great way to get to the shops or around your community if you have physical problems that make it hard for you to walk distances.

This poster outlines safety information about bunk beds.

This bulletin alerts suppliers of pedal bicycles about serious safety issues related to fixed-gear bicycles, or ‘fixies’.

This bulletin provides information on the mandatory standard for lead and certain elements in children's toys and finger paints. It outlines the hazards related to these products, requirements of the mandatory standard and the responsibilities of the supplier.

This bulletin provides information on the new mandatory standard for children’s toys containing magnets. It outlines the hazards related to these products, requirements of the mandatory standard and the responsibilities of the supplier.

This poster outlines safety information when using hot water bottles.

This safety video outlines the dangers behind the humble hot water bottle if used incorrectly. The video features:

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has recently conducted a major review of product recall effectiveness in Australia.

Since May 2009 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been evaluating issues about the strength and integrity of wooden drop sides on children’s household cots.

Under the Australian Consumer Law, bans are introduced when considered reasonably necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of injury.

This bulletin outlines requirements of the 18-month interim ban on children’s plastic products with more than 1 per cent by weight diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP).

Study of whether measurable amounts of BPA migrated into infant formula and tap water from typical infant feeding bottles and sip cups that are on the market in Australia.

The ACCC is keen to alert suppliers to requirements of two new mandatory product safety standards: Flotation and aquatic toys and Swimming and flotation aids.

Make your home a safe place for children. Young children love to climb and will often play on household furniture. However, climbing on furniture can place children at significant risk.

This bulletin alerts suppliers to requirements of two new mandatory standards:

Over the last three years, more than 100 serious accidents associated with treadmills have occurred in Australian homes. This brochure offers safety guidelines for protecting your children.

This poster provides safety information for installing and using basketball rings and backboards.  It also features the key message: Don't swing on the basketball ring.

This bulletin explains the mandatory standard for bunk beds, the responsibilities of suppliers and the ACCC's role in enforcing this mandatory standard.

Non-prescription contact lenses, also known as cosmetic lenses, novelty lenses, crazy lenses, fancy lenses or fashion lenses are becoming increasingly popular.

The bulletin provides information on the ban of toothpaste containing more than 0.25 per cent by weight of diethylene glycol (DEG), which was declared on 3 August 2007.

This brochure outlines the safety features to look out for before buying a bunk bed.

This brochure outlines important safety features to look out for before buying baby walkers.

This brochure outlines what safety features to look for when buying a cot, and how to best use it.