Attention! Australia updates the safety standards for projectile toys 2021

The Australian Competition and Consumer Products Commission (ACCC) has conducted a targeted review of the mandatory safety standards for projectile toys and proposed to amend the mandatory standards to include the latest Australian and international voluntary standards cited in the mandatory standards. Revision.

On August 3, 2021, the Australian government passed the proposed amendment to the mandatory safety standards for projectile toys. The amendment is contained in the "Consumer Products (Projectile Toys) Amendment Safety Standard 2021", and an explanatory statement of the amendment is also provided, and this amendment is prepared to be included in the compilation of mandatory standards.

The following is a reference to the revised points of the previous ``2020 Standard''

1. Chapter 5 (Definition of Australia/New Zealand Toy Safety Standards)

Repeal the original definition (excluding notes) and replace it with:

The Australian/New Zealand toy safety standard refers to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2019 toy safety-Part 1: Safety related to mechanical and physical characteristics (including amendments 1 and 2), which is composed of or represents the Australian standard and the New Zealand standard Jointly released, which will take effect or exist on December 18, 2020.

2. Chapter 5 (Definition of International Toy Safety Standards)

Repeal the original definition (excluding notes) and replace it with:

The international standard for toy safety refers to the international standard ISO 8124 1:2018 toy safety issued by the International Organization for Standardization-Part 1: Safety related to mechanical and physical characteristics (including amendments 1 and 2), which came into effect on June 17, 2020 Or exist.

3. Chapter 5 (Definition of Transition Period)

Delete "12 months" and replace with "24 months".

4. Chapter 9(1)(b)

Repeal the original paragraph and replace it with:

(b) Clause 4.19.1 amended by sub-chapter (3);

(c) Article 4.19.2.

5. Chapter 9(2)(a)

Delete the original chapter and replace it with:

(a) Delete paragraph 4.18.3 b) "Instructions that provide users with information on how to use toys safely (see B.2.15). This requirement only applies to projectiles that may be aimed at the face (see E.32, Projectile Toys) )".

6. At the end of Chapter 9

Add the following content:

(3) Article 4.19.1 of the Australian/New Zealand Toy Safety Standard "Remote Control Flying Toys shall provide instructions on how to use the toy safely (see B.2.26.2)".

7. Chapter 11(1)(b)

Repeal the original paragraph and replace it with:

(b) Clause 4.19.1 amended by sub-chapter (3);

(c) Article 4.19.2.

8. Chapter 11(2)(a)

Delete the original chapter and replace it with:

(a) Delete paragraph 4.18.3 b) "Instructions that provide users with information on how to use toys safely (see B.2.15). This requirement only applies to projectiles that may be aimed at the face (see E.32, Projectile Toys) )".

9. At the end of chapter 11

Add the following content:

Delete clause 4.19.1 of the ISO toy safety standard "Remote control flying toys shall provide instructions on how to use the toy safely (see B.2.26.2)".

10. Chapter 13(1)

Repeal the original chapter (excluding the title) and replace it with:

(1) This chapter only applies to projectile toys that meet all the following conditions:

(a) Projectile toys may be aimed at the eyes or face;

(b) Projectile toys launch projectiles at a distance exceeding 300 mm;

(c) The kinetic energy of projectiles launched by projectile toys is greater than 0.08J.

11. Chapter 13(2)

Replace "and packaging" with "or packaging".

12. Chapter 13(3)

Repeal the original chapter and replace it with:

"Determine Projectile Range and Kinetic Energy"

(3) For sub-chapter (1), determine:

(a) Whether the projectile toy will launch the projectile at a distance of more than 300 mm; or

(b) Whether the kinetic energy of projectiles launched by projectile toys is greater than 0.08 J;

Suppliers must use this standard, which is the basic requirement that suppliers need to comply with.

Kind reminder

Toy safety standards are becoming more and more stringent. ZRLK recommends that relevant toy export companies keep abreast of the latest information on the standards, test their products in accordance with the new requirements, strictly control the quality of toy products, ensure that toy products comply with relevant standards and avoid export trade risks.