July 2010 (10B-153)
|
 Bulletin
Summary
Australian Consumer Protection Notice No.19 of 2010, issued on 30 June 2010, temporarily bans inflatable toys, novelties and furniture containing beads for a period of 18 months.
|
Requirement Summary
The effect of this declaration is to ban the supply of goods known as Inflatable toys, novelties or furniture which:
(a) may be inflated by the mouth; and
(b) contain small beads or pellets of materials, such as polystyrene, that may be inhaled during inflation or deflation.
Background of Hazards
Young children may easily access polystyrene beads or other types of pellets in inflatable toys, novelties and furniture because:
• PVC plastic inflatable products may burst or puncture when in contact with sharp objects
• Synthetic material is known to weaken with age, and PVC plastic may deteriorate to the point where it bursts and the beads fall out.
Young children have died after inhaling or swallowing polystyrene beads.
Additional Information
The Notice can be viewed at:
http://www.ag.gov.au/portal/govgazonline.nsf/762C7004A1913027CA25775300110D6F/$file/S%20121.pdf
Illustrations/information on inflatables with beads can be viewed at Product Safety Australia:
http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/973339/fromItemId/97150
Contact Information
If you have any comments and/or questions regarding these requirements, please contact your customer service representative.
Click to download printer friendly
version of Bulletin
Interested in Receiving all Bulletin
Announcements? Subscribe Now
Bureau
Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. (“BVCPS”) provides the
information in this client bulletin as a resource of general
information. It does not replace any applicable legal or regulatory
requirements and is provided “as is.” BVCPS will not be liable for any
indirect, special, punitive, consequential or other damages (including
without limitation lost profits) of any kind in connection with this
client bulletin. BVCPS DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS CLIENT BULLETIN.
Copyright © 2010 Bureau
Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Send an e-mail