Product safety
All consumer products you supply must be safe and meet consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). You cannot sell banned products and you must ensure that your products or...
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The Australian Consumer Law contains a range of protections to help ensure that the products you buy are safe.
View ArticleHow to conduct a successful recall
A factsheet explaining how to conduct a successful product recall to ensure the message reaches all affected people.
View ArticleTextiles recalled after tests for azo dyes
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recently tested common clothing and textile goods for specific dyes used in the manufacturing process. The ACCC found a small number contained...
View ArticleACCC puts electricians and builders on notice that they must replace unsafe...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging electricians and builders to replace dangerous Infinity electrical cables that were installed in up to 40,000 homes and businesses...
View Article2,300km of dangerous Infinity electrical cable remains in homes
Thousands of homes across Australia still have faulty Infinity electrical cabling installed, despite recalls of all Infinity cables announced almost two years ago.This dangerous cable could become...
View ArticleCheck your home for recalled products
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is making it easier for consumers to check their consumer goods are safe with the new Product Safety Australia website.
View ArticleProduct safety
All consumer products you supply must be safe and meet consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). You cannot sell banned products and you must ensure that your products or...
View ArticleBuying safe products
The Australian Consumer Law contains a range of protections to help ensure that the products you buy are safe.
View ArticleHow to conduct a successful recall
A factsheet explaining how to conduct a successful product recall to ensure the message reaches all affected people.
View ArticleTextiles recalled after tests for azo dyes
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recently tested common clothing and textile goods for specific dyes used in the manufacturing process. The ACCC found a small number contained...
View ArticleACCC puts electricians and builders on notice that they must replace unsafe...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging electricians and builders to replace dangerous Infinity electrical cables that were installed in up to 40,000 homes and businesses...
View Article2,300km of dangerous Infinity electrical cable remains in homes
Thousands of homes across Australia still have faulty Infinity electrical cabling installed, despite recalls of all Infinity cables announced almost two years ago.This dangerous cable could become...
View ArticleCheck your home for recalled products
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is making it easier for consumers to check their consumer goods are safe with the new Product Safety Australia website.
View ArticleThousands of homes remain at risk of house fires
Thousands of homeowners across Australia remain at risk of electrocution or house fires due to faulty Infinity electrical cables installed in their homes.Infinity cable installed in NSW homes in 2010...
View ArticleACCC takes action against Thermomix
The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Thermomix In Australia Pty Ltd (Thermomix), alleging it contravened several provisions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in relation...
View ArticleTakata airbag warning ahead of holidays
The ACCC is urging drivers of vehicles with defective Takata airbags installed to check if their car is affected by the biggest global vehicle recall in history before driving long distances this summer.
View ArticleAlmost two million deadly Takata airbags still in Australian cars
The ACCC has released comprehensive state-by-state data detailing recall rates for deadly Takata airbags, and the first data detailing progress made by various vehicle manufacturers in removing them...
View Article3000 Takata airbags a day replaced in Australian cars
Australia’s largest ever recall is now well underway with new figures released today detailing the first quarter of compulsory Takata airbag replacements under the Mandatory Recall Notice issued by the...
View ArticleTarget and Baby Bunting pay penalties for selling unsafe convertible strollers
Following the issue of infringement notices by the ACCC, Target Australia Pty Ltd and Baby Bunting Pty Ltd have paid penalties totalling $37,800 and $25,200 respectively for selling and marketing...
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