Guidance
Product safety guidance
Mandatory safety standards + bans + reporting injuries.
In plain English
This guidance explains product safety standards, bans, and injury reporting requirements for businesses selling products in Australia.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) provides this guidance. It applies to businesses that design, manufacture, import, or supply goods. It covers mandatory safety standards, product recalls, and reporting serious injuries. The guidance is regularly updated to reflect changes in legislation and best practice.
Why it matters
Selling unsafe products can damage your business's reputation. This guidance helps you meet your legal obligations and protect consumers. It's important to stay informed about product safety requirements.
AI-assisted summary, grounded in the source link below. Generated 2026-05-23 via gemma3:12b.
Issuing regulator
ACCC →Topics
Source: https://www.productsafety.gov.au. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.