Baby Dummy Chains
Baby dummy chains with unsafe decorations
The permanent ban on certain baby dummy chains with decorations including crystals and beads and other similar ornaments came into effect on 9 September 2011.
Baby dummy chains include pins, ribbons, strings, cords, chains, twines, leathers, yarns or any other similar article which is designed to be attached to baby dummies.
This ban applies to dummy chains with crystals, beads or other similar ornaments (also known as 'bling') that fail to meet the requirements detailed in the permanent ban notice. These relate to the length of the chain, impact resistance, tensile strength as well as the durability of the garment fastener.
Consumer Protection Notice No. 34 of 2011 prescribes requirements of this ban, which came into effect on 9 September 2011.
Does this apply to your business?
Under the ACL supply includes:
- in relation to goods - (including re-supply) by way of sale, exchange, lease, hire or hire-purchase and
- in relation to services - provide, grant or confer.
This ban is relevant to anyone in the business of supplying baby dummy chains with decorations, including:
- manufacturers
- importers
- distributors
- retailers
- hirers.
Consumer Protection Notice No. 34 of 2011.
Penalties and consequences
Supplying baby dummy chains with decorations which fail to meet the prescribed requirements can make you liable for heavy fines and product recalls. For more details, view Penalties and consequences.
Bans |
A permanent ban on certain baby dummies with decorations including crystals and beads and other similar ornaments came into effect on 9 September 2011. |
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Mandatory Standards |
The mandatory standard for baby dummies came into effect on 20 October 2006. It covers requirements for design, construction and safety labelling. |
Recalls |
Check www.recalls.gov.au for any recalls related to this page. |