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Australia Toy Safety

A practical guide to Australia Toy Safety for toys sold in Australia: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Toys supplied in Australia; Online and marketplace sales

Authority

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Legal basis

Australian Consumer Law; mandatory toy standard

Local representative

The Australian supplier is responsible

Timeline

Before supply

Cost

Testing and compliance costs vary

If you do not comply

Recall, fines, and supply prohibition

Who needs this

Toys supplied in Australia
Online and marketplace sales

Documents you need

Test reports
Compliance records
Age and safety warnings

Compliance checklist

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Test reports
Compliance records
Age and safety warnings

How to comply

Identify the mandatory standard
Test the toy
Document and label

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Australia Toy Safety — Australia
Product category: Toys
Authority: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Legal basis: Australian Consumer Law; mandatory toy standard

Documents we already have:
  1. Test reports
  2. Compliance records
  3. Age and safety warnings

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Australia Toy Safety in Australia?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before supply.

Testing and compliance costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Choking hazards
Incorrect age labelling
No test evidence

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.