Notify ACCC of a voluntary recall within 2 days
Suppliers must notify the ACCC within 2 days of initiating a voluntary consumer product recall.
Who must comply
Suppliers of consumer goods or product-related services.
What triggers it
Initiating a voluntary recall.
When due
Within 2 days of recall.
Evidence required
Recall notification, communications plan, return/refund records.
Max penalty
Civil penalty up to $16,500 (body corporate) or $3,300 (individual) per contravention for failing to give the Minister notice within 2 days (ACL s 128(2), s 224(3) item 13)
Who must comply with this? The applicability test by industry, business structure and size.
Summary
Section 128 of the ACL requires a supplier of consumer goods to notify the responsible Minister within 2 days of voluntarily recalling consumer goods. The ACCC operates Product Safety Australia for recall notifications.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with ACCC of a voluntary recall within 2 days?
- Suppliers of consumer goods or product-related services.
- What triggers ACCC of a voluntary recall within 2 days?
- Initiating a voluntary recall.
- When is ACCC of a voluntary recall within 2 days due?
- Within 2 days of recall.
- What is the maximum penalty for ACCC of a voluntary recall within 2 days?
- Civil penalty up to $16,500 (body corporate) or $3,300 (individual) per contravention for failing to give the Minister notice within 2 days (ACL s 128(2), s 224(3) item 13)
- What evidence is required for ACCC of a voluntary recall within 2 days?
- Recall notification, communications plan, return/refund records.
Source: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.