Comply with mandatory product safety standards + bans (ACL)
Schedule 2 ACL — suppliers must comply with mandatory product safety standards + permanent bans.
Who must comply
Suppliers of consumer goods covered by mandatory standards or bans.
What triggers it
Supplying covered goods.
When due
Continuous.
Evidence required
Standard compliance evidence; test reports; supplier chain documentation.
Max penalty
ACL penalty regime up to $50M / 30% turnover for serious breach
Summary
Sections 105-122 ACL — Minister can make mandatory safety standards (e.g. children's toys, baby walkers, exercise cycles, button batteries) + permanent bans (e.g. asbestos products, certain chemicals). Suppliers must comply or face penalties + recall.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
Source: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/standards-and-bans. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.