In a recent regulatory move to improve the safety of infant sleep products sold in Australia, published on 18 July 2024, the Department of the Treasury in Australia has published two mandatory standards. In this article, we’ll go through the key information about these standards.
What Are the New Two Mandatory Standards for Infant Products in Australia?
Australia has implemented two new mandatory standards for infant products:
Consumer Goods (Infant Sleep Products) Safety Standard 2024
Effective from July 19, 2024, this standard includes an 18-month transition period. It replaces existing standards for folding and household cots and establishes safety requirements for other infant sleep products.
Infant sleep products such as household cots, folding cots and bassinets will have to meet specific requirements, and the general requirements. Other product categories will have to comply with the general requirements.
Starting January 19, 2026, the following regulations will be revoked:
- Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children’s Portable Folding Cots (Consumer Protection Notice No. 4 of 2008)
- Consumer Product Safety Standard: Children’s Household Cots (Consumer Protection Notice No. 6 of 2005)
Consumer Goods (Infant Products) Information Standard 2024
Effective January 19, 2026, this standard introduces new labeling requirements for infant products to provide clearer information to consumers. Products manufactured in New Zealand or Australia must display the manufacturer’s name or trademark, along with the address. For products manufactured outside these countries, the country of origin and the name of the Australian distributor or importer must be marked on the product.
For more information regarding the new standards, click here.
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