Western Australia
Fair Trading (Product Safety Standard) Regulations 2001
CONTENTS
Part 1 — Preliminary
1.Citation1
Part 2 — Lighters
Division 1 — General
2.Terms used in this Part2
3.Relevant amount for refillable lighters3
4.Product safety standard for a lighter4
Division 2 — Flame testing, structural safety and labelling of a disposable lighter or a refillable lighter
5.Application of this Division5
6.Testing procedures5
7.Ignition and adjustment of flame5
8.Abnormal burning5
9.Flame height5
10.Flame extinction6
11.Structural safety6
12.Labelling7
Division 3 — Young child resistance
13.Application of this Division8
14.Young child resistance8
15.Certification9
Part 3 — Elastic luggage straps
16.Term used in this Part10
17.Product safety standard for an elastic luggage strap10
Part 4 — Pedal cycle helmets
18.Application12
19.Product safety standard for a pedal cycle helmet until 31 August 200613
Part 5 — Portable fire extinguishers
20.Term used in this Part and Schedule 314
21.Product safety standard for a portable fire extinguisher (except aerosol type) until 31 December 200214
22.Product safety standard for an aerosol type portable fire extinguisher until 31 December 200414
Part 6 — Trolley jacks
23.Application15
24.Product safety standard for a trolley jack15
Part 7 — Vehicle jacks
25.Application16
26.Product safety standard for a vehicle jack16
Part 8 — Vehicle support stands
27.Application17
28.Product safety standard for a vehicle support stand17
Part 9 — Bunk beds
29.Product safety standard for bunk beds until 30 April 200718
Part 10 — Baby walkers
30.Term used in this Part19
31.Product safety standard for a baby walker19
Part 11 — Children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard
32.Term used in this Part20
33.Product safety standard for children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard20
Part 12 — Paper patterns for children’s nightwear
34.Term used in this Part21
35.Product safety standard for paper patterns for children’s nightwear21
Part 13 — Pedal bicycles
36.Term used in this Part22
37.Product safety standard for pedal bicycles22
Part 14 — Sunglasses and fashion spectacles
38.Product safety standard for sunglasses and fashion spectacles23
Part 15 — Toys for young children up to and including 3 years of age
39.Product safety standard for toys for young children25
Part 16 — Child carrying seats for bicycles
40.Term used in this Part28
41.Instructions and load labelling28
42.Design28
Part 17 — Bean bags
43.Terms used in this Part30
44.Requirements for bean bags31
Part 18 — Basketball rings and backboards
45.Warnings labels32
46.Permanent warning on backboard33
Part 19 — Household cots
47.Terms used in this Part34
48.Product safety standard for cots34
49.Antique or collectable cots35
Part 20 — External corded blinds
50.Terms used in this Part36
51.Design36
52.Warning labels37
53.Installation instructions38
Part 21 — Objects intended to hold or decorate candles
54.Term used in this Part39
55.Product safety standard for candle accessories39
Part 22 — Babies’ dummies
56.Product safety standard for babies’ dummies40
Part 23 — Safety pins with catch covers
57.Product safety standard for safety pins with catch covers44
Part 24 — Child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
58.Terms used in this Part45
59.Product safety standard for child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles45
60.Product to which this Part does not apply46
Schedule 1 — Test procedures for disposable lighters or refillable lighters
Division 1 — General test procedures
1.Temperature of lighter before testing48
2.Temperature of area during testing48
3.Lighter to be tested48
Division 2 — Flame height test procedures
4.Carrying out the test48
5.Testing an adjustable lighter48
6.Flame during testing48
Division 3 — Inversion test procedures
7.General inversion test procedures49
8.Inversion testing of an adjustable lighter49
Division 4 — Drop test procedures
9.General drop test procedures49
10.Inspection after dropping49
Division 5 — Temperature test procedures
11.Testing oven49
12.Period and temperature50
13.Inversion test after cooling50
Division 6 — Pressure test procedures
14.Test apparatus50
15.Lighter to be emptied of fuel50
16.Testing the fuel reservoir50
Schedule 2 — Standards for pedal cycle helmets
Division 1 — AS/NZS 2063: 1996
1.AS/NZS 2063: 199651
Division 2 — Variations to AS/NZS 2063: 1996
2.Clause 151
3.After clause 5.651
4.Clause 8.1(e)51
Division 3 — Snell Standards
5.Snell Standards51
6.Compliance with Snell Standards51
Schedule 3 — Standards for portable fire extinguishers
Division 1 — Standards for portable fire extinguishers (except aerosol type)
1.Water type portable fire extinguisher52
2.Wet‑chemical type portable fire extinguisher52
3.Foam type portable fire extinguisher52
4.Powder type portable fire extinguisher52
5.Carbon dioxide type portable fire extinguisher53
6.Vaporising‑liquid type portable fire extinguisher53
7.Non‑rechargeable type portable fire extinguisher53
Division 2 — Variations to Standards in Division 1
Subdivision 1 — AS/NZS 1841.1: 1997
8.Clause 1.253
9.Clause 1.353
10.Clause 2.254
11.Clause 2.454
12.Clause 3.3.354
13.Table 3.154
14.Clause 3.554
15.Clause 3.8.354
16.Clause 3.955
17.Clause 4.1.155
18.Clause 4.1.255
19.Clause 4.1.355
20.Clause 4.1.555
21.Section 756
22.Clause 8.2(ii)56
23.Clause 9.156
24.Clause 9.256
25.Clause 9.3.156
26.Clause 9.3.3.157
27.Clause 9.3.3.757
28.Clause 9.3.5(b)57
29.Clause 9.3.657
30.Clause 10.157
31.Clause 10.257
32.Clause 10.357
Subdivision 2 — AS/NZS 1841.2: 1997
33.Clause 257
34.Clause 357
35.Clause 657
Subdivision 3 — AS/NZS 1841.3: 1997
36.Clause 157
37.Clause 258
38.Clause 358
39.Clause 558
Subdivision 4 — AS/NZS 1841.4: 1997
40.Clause 258
41.Clause 358
42.Clause 558
Subdivision 5 — AS/NZS 1841.5: 1997
43.Clause 258
44.Clause 358
45.Clause 758
Subdivision 6 — AS/NZS 1841.6: 1997
46.Clause 258
47.Clause 1258
Subdivision 7 — AS/NZS 1841.7: 1997
48.Clause 259
49.Clause 359
50.Clause 559
Subdivision 8 — AS/NZS 1841.8: 1997
51.Clause 159
52.Clause 259
53.Clause 359
54.Clause 459
55.Clause 760
56.Clause 860
57.Clause 960
Division 3 — Standards for aerosol type portable fire extinguishers
58.AS/NZS 4353: 199560
Division 4 — Variations to AS/NZS 4353: 1995
59.Clause 1.160
60.Clause 1.360
61.Clause 1.4.1361
62.Clause 1.561
63.After clause 1.561
64.Clause 2.261
65.Clause 2.561
66.Clause 3.462
67.Clause 3.5.162
68.Clause 5.262
69.Clause 6.162
70.Clause 6.1.162
71.Clause 6.1.262
72.Clause 6.663
73.Clause 6.763
74.Clause 6.963
75.Clause 6.1163
76.Clause 7.263
77.Clause 7.563
78.Clause 7.663
79.Clause 7.763
80.Clause 7.864
81.Clause 7.965
82.Clause 7.1165
83.Clause 7.14(a)65
84.Clause 7.14(b)65
85.Section 865
86.Clause 9.165
87.Clause 9.265
88.Clause 9.366
89.Clause 9.4.2.166
90.Clause 9.4.2.266
91.Clause 9.4.367
92.Clause 9.567
93.Clause 9.667
94.Clause 9.767
95.Section 1067
96.Appendix A67
97.Appendix B67
Schedule 4 — Standards for trolley jacks
Schedule 5 — Standards for vehicle jacks
Division 1 — Standards for vehicle jacks
1.AS/NZS 2693:199369
2.AS/NZS 2693:200369
Division 2 — Variations to Standards
Subdivision 1 — Variations to AS/NZS 2693:1993
3.Clause 5.969
Subdivision 2 — Variations to AS/NZS 2693:2003
4.Clause 5.869
5.Clause 6.370
6.Clause 6.7(c)70
7.Appendix F clause F3(h)70
8.Appendix F clause F4(c)70
Schedule 6 — Standards for vehicle support stands
Schedule 7 — Standard for bunk beds
Division 1 — AS/NZS 4220: 1994
1.AS/NZS 4220: 199472
Division 2 — Variations to AS/NZS 4220: 1994
2.Clauses 1 and 272
3.Clause 3.172
4.Clauses 4, 5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 and 6.973
5.Clause 7.173
6.Clauses 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10 and 873
7.Clause 973
8.Appendix A73
9.Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J74
Schedule 8 — Standard for baby walkers
Schedule 9 — Standard for children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard
Division 1 — AS/NZS 1249:1999
1.AS/NZS 1249:199976
Division 2 — Variations to AS/NZS 1249:1999
2.Clause 0.176
3.Clause 1.276
4.Clause 1.377
5.Clause 5.677
6.International Standard ISO 6941:1984/Amd.1:1992 (E) as referred to in AS/NZS 1249:199977
Schedule 10 — Standard for paper patterns for children’s nightwear
Division 1 — AS/NZS 1249:1999
1.AS/NZS 1249:199979
Division 2 — Variations to AS/NZS 1249:1999
2.Clause 0.5.379
3.Clause 0.5.1079
4.Clause 5.679
Schedule 11 — Standard for pedal bicycles
Division 1 — AS/NZS 1927:1998
1.AS/NZS 1927:199880
Division 2 — Variations to AS/NZS 1927:1998
2.Clause 1.280
3.Clause 1.380
4.Clause 1.580
5.Clause 2.1580
6.Clause 2.1681
7.Clause 2.1781
Schedule 12 — Standards for sunglasses and fashion spectacles
Division 1 — Standards for sunglasses and fashion spectacles
1.AS 1067.1:199082
2.AS/NZS 1067:200382
Division 2 — Variations to Standards
Subdivision 1 — Variations to AS 1067.1:1990
3.Clause 1.182
4.Clause 2.2.182
5.Clause 4.2.183
6.Clause 4.2.283
7.Clause 4.2.383
Subdivision 2 — Variations to AS/NZS 1067:2003
8.Clauses 1.1 and 1.284
9.Clause 2.684
10.Clauses 2.7 and 2.884
11.Clause 3.2.284
12.Clauses 3.3 and 3.685
13.Clause 4.1.185
14.Clause 4.2.185
15.Clause 4.2.285
Schedule 13 — Standards for toys for young children up to and including 3 years of age
Division 1 — Standards for toys for young children
1.AS 1647.2:199286
2.AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:200286
Division 2 — Variations to Standards
Subdivision 1 — Variations to AS 1647.2:1992
3.Clause 7.287
4.Clauses 10.2.1, 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.3.6, 10.3.7, 10.3.10 and 10.3.1387
5.Clauses 10.3.5 and 10.3.1187
6.Clause 10.3.987
7.Clause 10.3.1487
8.Clause 10.3.1588
9.Clause D588
10.Clauses F5(d), G6(i), H5(f), I5(g), J5(e), K5(h), M5(h), N6(i) and Q5(g)88
11.Clauses F6(d)(i) and (ii), G7(c)(i) and (ii), H6(c)(i) and (ii), I6(d)(i) and (ii), J6(b)(i) and (ii), K6(a) and (b), L6(b)(i) and (ii), M6(d)(i) and (ii), N7(d)(i) and (ii), Q6(a)(i) and (ii) and R6(d)(i) and (ii)88
12.Clauses L5(b) and L5(g)88
13.Clauses L5(f) and R5(h)88
14.Clause N289
15.Clause U6(b)89
16.Clause V6(a)89
Subdivision 2 — Variations to AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2002
17.Clauses 1 and 289
18.Clause 3.2189
19.Clauses 3.52 and 4.390
20.Clause 4.4.190
21.Clause 4.4.290
22.Clause 4.5.190
23.Clause 4.5.290
24.Clauses 4.5.3 and 4.5.490
25.Clause 4.5.590
26.Clauses 4.5.6 to 4.24, 4.25(d), 4.26 and 4.2791
27.Clause 5.191
28.Clause 5.291
29.Clauses 5.7 to 5.19, 5.21 and 5.2291
30.Clause 5.2392
31.Clause 5.24.192
32.Clause 5.24.292
33.Clause 5.24.492
34.Clause 5.24.6.292
35.Clause 5.24.6.492
36.Clause 5.24.793
37.Clause 5.24.893
38.Clauses A.1, A.2.1 and A.2.293
39.Clause A.2.393
40.Clauses A.2.4 to A.2.1093
41.Clause B.194
42.Clause B.4.194
43.Clause B.4.494
44.Annexes C, D and F94
45.Appendix ZZ94
Schedule 14 — Warning symbol for basketball rings and backboards
Schedule 15 — Warning labels for external corded blinds
1.Bottom rail warning label96
2.Blind warning label96
3.Tension device warning label96
Schedule 16 — Standard for child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
Division 1 — Standards
1.AS/NZS 1754:200498
2.AS/NZS 1754:200098
3.AS/NZS 1754:199598
Division 2 — Variations to Standards
4.Clause 1.198
5.Clauses deleted99
Notes
Compilation table106
Western Australia
Fair Trading Act 1987
Fair Trading (Product Safety Standard) Regulations 2001
These regulations may be cited as the Fair Trading (Product Safety Standard) Regulations 2001 1.
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears —
“adjustable lighter” means a lighter with provision for flame height adjustment;
“American Standard” means the Consumer Product Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters (16 CFR 1210) —
(a)set out in Part 1210, Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and
(b)published in the Federal Register of the United States of America, Vol. 58, No. 131, on 12 July 1993;
“lighter” means a disposable lighter, a novelty lighter or a refillable lighter;
“disposable lighter” means a flame producing device that is designed to light cigarettes, cigars and pipes and is designed —
(a)to be discarded when its supply of fuel is exhausted; or
(b)to incorporate a separate container of fuel that is designed to be discarded when empty;
“non‑adjustable lighter” means a lighter with no provision for flame height adjustment;
“novelty lighter” means a flame producing device that is designed to light cigarettes, cigars and pipes and —
(a)is designed to have an entertaining audio or visual effect (other than the production of a flame), for example, playing musical notes or displaying flashing lights; or
(b)depicts or resembles, in physical form or function, an article commonly recognised as appealing to, or intended for use by, a young child, for example, a cartoon character, toy, gun, watch, musical instrument, vehicle, toy animal, food or beverage;
“refillable lighter” means a flame producing device that —
(a)is designed to light cigarettes, cigars and pipes;
(b)is designed to be refilled with fuel; and
(c)if —
(i)imported into Australia, has a customs value (as determined under section 159 of the Customs Act 1901 of the Commonwealth) that is less than the relevant amount determined under regulation 3; or
(ii)manufactured in Australia, has a supply price that is less than the relevant amount determined under regulation 3;
“safe operation” of a lighter means operation of a lighter so that it —
(a)does not spit or sputter;
(b)does not produce an abnormal or unsafe flame; and
(c)cannot be operated easily by a young child;
“spit or sputter”, for a lighter, means the escape of burning liquid fuel droplets from the lighter as flame is produced;
“young child” means an individual who is under 5 years of age.
[Regulation 2 amended in Gazette 10 Oct 2003 p. 4399.]
3.Relevant amount for refillable lighters
(1)For the definition of “refillable lighter”, the “relevant amount” is —
(a)for a lighter imported into Australia, or supplied to a buyer by its manufacturer at the manufacturer’s premises, before 1 August 2003 — $5; or
(b)for any other lighter — the indexed amount determined in accordance with subregulation (2) and (3).
(2)For subregulation (1)(b), the “indexed amount” is the amount determined in accordance with the following formula —
where —
“CPI number” means the All Groups Consumer Price Index number (that is the weighted average of the 8 capital cities) published by the Statistician;
“latest CPI number” means the CPI number for the most recent quarter;
“March 2003 CPI number” means the CPI number for the quarter beginning on 1 January 2003;
“quarter” means a period of 3 months beginning on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October in a year;
“Statistician” has the meaning given to that term in section 3 of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 of the Commonwealth.
(3)The indexed amount is to be rounded to the nearest 25 cents and, if the amount to be rounded is 12.5 cents, rounded up.
[Regulation 3 amended in Gazette 10 Oct 2003 p. 4399‑400.]
4.Product safety standard for a lighter
The product safety standard for a lighter consists of the requirements set out in this Part.
Division 2 — Flame testing, structural safety and labelling of a disposable lighter or a refillable lighter
5.Application of this Division
This Division applies only to a disposable lighter or a refillable lighter.
When a lighter is tested in accordance with the procedures set out in Schedule 1 Division 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, the test must be performed in accordance with the procedures set out in Schedule 1 Division 1.
7.Ignition and adjustment of flame
(1)A lighter must be designed so that deliberate action is necessary to ignite and sustain a flame.
(2)An adjustable lighter must be designed so that deliberate action is necessary to adjust the height of the flame.
A lighter, after being tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Divisions 4, 5 and 6, must not, when tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Divisions 2 and 3, spit or sputter or produce an abnormal or unsafe flame.
[Regulation 8 amended in Gazette 10 Oct 2003 p. 4400.]
(1)A lighter must comply with subregulation (2) when tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Division 2
(a)after being tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Division 4 or 5; or
(b)after being tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Divisions 4 and 5.
(2)For subregulation (1), the height of the flame produced by a lighter must not exceed —
(a)in the case of a non‑adjustable lighter, 50 mm; and
(b)in the case of an adjustable lighter —
(i)where the lighter is adjusted to produce the maximum flame height, 150 mm; and
(ii)where the lighter is adjusted to produce the minimum flame height, 100 mm.
(3)If the flame height of an adjustable lighter has not been adjusted after being supplied in trade or commerce, the lighter must not, when first used after being supplied, produce a flame exceeding 125 mm in height.
(1)A lighter must comply with subregulation (2) after being tested in accordance with the procedures set out in Schedule 1 Divisions 3, 4 and 5.
(2)For subregulation (1), where —
(a)a non‑adjustable lighter produces a flame for 10 seconds; or
(b)an adjustable lighter —
(i)produces a flame for 5 seconds at the maximum flame height adjustment; or
(ii)produces a flame for 10 seconds at the minimum flame height adjustment,
the flame produced must extinguish after cessation of the action sustaining the flame within 2 seconds if the lighter has no flameguard or 4 seconds if it has a flameguard.
(1)A lighter must have no sharp external edges.
(2)A lighter, when tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Division 3, 4 or 5, must not be damaged so as to affect its safe operation.
(3)A lighter, when tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Division 4, must not spontaneously ignite.
(4)The internal pressure of the fuel reservoir of a lighter when tested in accordance with Schedule 1 Division 6 must not suddenly decrease.
(1)A lighter must incorporate (as a permanent part of the lighter) in a legible form —
(a)the name or other identification of the manufacturer or distributor of the lighter; and
(b)where the lighter is an adjustable lighter, symbols indicating the direction in which force is to be applied to increase or decrease the flame height and the effect of the application of force in that direction.
(2)In addition to subregulation (1) —
(a)the following information that is enclosed by inverted commas must be displayed in legible form on a lighter, or an adhesive label that is affixed to the lighter —
(i)“WARNING” in capital letters and adjacent to the words that must be displayed under subparagraphs (ii) to (ix);
(ii)“KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN” or “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN” in capital letters;
(iii)“Ignite lighter away from face and clothing”;
(iv)“Never expose to heat above 50° C or to prolonged sunlight”;
(v)“Never puncture or put in fire”;
(vi)for a lighter that contains flammable gas under pressure — “Contains flammable gas under pressure”;
(vii)for a lighter that contains flammable liquid — “Contains flammable liquid”;
(viii)for a self‑extinguishing lighter — “Be sure flame is out after use”;
(ix)for a non‑self‑extinguishing lighter — “This lighter does not extinguish itself — close the cover to put out”;
or
(b)if a lighter is contained in a package when it is sold at retail, the information in paragraph (a) must be displayed in a legible form on the package.
Division 3 — Young child resistance
13.Application of this Division
This Division only applies to a lighter to which the American Standard would apply if the lighter were to be imported into the United States of America after 12 July 1994.
(1)The lighter must be of a kind that has been —
(a)tested in the manner set out in section 1210.4 of the American Standard; and
(b)shown to be resistant to successful operation by at least 85% of the child‑test panel when tested in that manner.
(2)The mechanism or system of the lighter that is designed or intended to make the lighter resistant to successful operation by at least 85% of the child‑test panel must —
(a)reset itself automatically after each operation of the ignition mechanism of the lighter;
(b)not impair safe operation of the lighter when used in a normal and convenient manner;
(c)be effective for the functional life of the lighter; and
(d)not be easily overridden or deactivated.
A certificate of compliance, within the meaning of the American Standard, must have been issued for the kind of lighter in accordance with that standard.
Part 3 — Elastic luggage straps
In this Part —
“elastic luggage strap” means an elastic strap or cord, or 2 or more elastic straps or cords permanently joined —
(a)having a hook, buckle or other fastening device at each extremity; and
(b)designed to be used for the purpose of securing luggage or other objects,
but does not include —
(c)elasticised cargo nets; or
(d)elasticised straps specifically made for the purpose of securing a vehicle jack or toolkit within a vehicle.
[Regulation 16 amended in Gazette 1 Jul 2005 p. 2997.]
17.Product safety standard for an elastic luggage strap
(1)The product safety standard for an elastic luggage strap consists of the requirements set out in this regulation.
(2)An elastic luggage strap must have permanently affixed to it a label bearing the following warning —
“
WARNING. Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage.
”.
(3)The label must —
(a)bear the word “WARNING” in upper case black letters of not less than 4 mm in height on a yellow background;
(b)bear the words “DO NOT” and “ALWAYS” in upper case black letters of not less than 2 mm in height on a yellow background; and
(c)bear the remaining words in lower case black letters of not less than 2 mm in height on a yellow background.
(4)The label must be clearly displayed.
[Regulation 17 amended in Gazette 5 Nov 2004 p. 4981; 1 Jul 2005 p. 2998.]
(1)This Part applies to a protective helmet for a pedal cyclist.
(2)However, this Part does not apply to —
(a)a protective helmet of a size too small to be reasonably fitted to “Headform AA” as defined in Australian Standard AS 2512.1: 1998 published by Standards Australia on 5 September 1998;
(b)a helmet for use as a toy that cannot be reasonably mistaken for a protective helmet for a pedal cyclist;
(c)a helmet for use as a toy that may be reasonably mistaken for a protective helmet for a pedal cyclist, if the words “Warning: Toy helmet only — do not use as safety headgear” are marked clearly and legibly in a conspicuous position on —
(i)the helmet or on a label attached to the helmet at the time of supply to the consumer; and
(ii)the principal outer display face of any packaging in which the helmet is supplied to the consumer,
with the word “WARNING” in capital letters not less than 5 mm high, and the remaining words in letters not less than 2.5 mm high;
(d)a helmet (except a BMX helmet) designed and constructed principally for use by a cyclist engaged in competitive racing, if the words “Warning: Racing headgear only — inadequate impact protection for normal road use” are marked clearly and legibly in a conspicuous position on —
(i)the helmet or on a label attached to the helmet at the time of supply to the consumer; and
(ii)the principal outer display face of any packaging in which the helmet is supplied to the consumer,
with the word “WARNING” in capital letters not less than 5 mm high, and the remaining words in letters not less than 2.5 mm high.
19.Product safety standard for a pedal cycle helmet until 31 August 2006
Until the end of 31 August 2006, the product safety standard for a protective helmet for a pedal cyclist consists of the standard set out in —
(a)Schedule 2 Division 1, as varied by Schedule 2 Division 2; or
(b)Schedule 2 Division 3.
Part 5 — Portable fire extinguishers
20.
In this Part and Schedule 3 —
“aerosol type portable fire extinguisher” means a portable, non‑rechargeable, stored‑pressure fire extinguisher of the aerosol type.
21.Product safety standard for a portable fire extinguisher (except aerosol type) until 31 December 2002
Until the end of 31 December 2002, the product safety standard for a portable fire extinguisher, except an aerosol type portable fire extinguisher, consists of the relevant standards set out in Schedule 3 Division 1, as varied by Schedule 3 Division 2.
22.Product safety standard for an aerosol type portable fire extinguisher until 31 December 2004
Until the end of 31 December 2004, the product safety standard for an aerosol type portable fire extinguisher consists of the relevant standards set out in Schedule 3 Division 3, as varied by Schedule 3 Division 4.
This Part applies to a trolley jack with a capacity nominated by the manufacturer of not more than 2.5 tonnes.
24.Product safety standard for a trolley jack
The product safety standard for a trolley jack consists of the standard set out in Schedule 4.
This Part applies to a vehicle jack with a capacity nominated by the manufacturer of not more than 8 tonnes.
26.Product safety standard for a vehicle jack
The product safety standard for a vehicle jack consists of either —
(a)the standard set out in Schedule 5 Division 1 clause 1, as varied by Schedule 5 Division 2 Subdivision 1; or
(b)the standard set out in Schedule 5 Division 1 clause 2, as varied by Schedule 5 Division 2 Subdivision 2.
[Regulation 26 inserted in Gazette 31 Dec 2004 p. 7134‑5.]
Part 8 — Vehicle support stands
This Part applies to a vehicle support stand with a capacity nominated by the manufacturer of not more than 1.5 tonnes.
28.Product safety standard for a vehicle support stand
The product safety standard for a vehicle support stand consists of the standard set out in Schedule 6.
[Heading inserted in Gazette 23 Apr 2002 p. 2121.]
29.Product safety standard for bunk beds until 30 April 2007
Until the end of 30 April 2007, the product safety standard for a bunk bed consists of the standard set out in Schedule 7 Division 1, as varied by Schedule 7 Division 2.
[Regulation 29 inserted in Gazette 23 Apr 2002 p. 2121.]
[Heading inserted in Gazette 1 Nov 2002 p. 5361.]
In this Part —
“baby walker” means a device that —
(a)consists of a frame on wheels designed to support, inside the frame and with the child’s feet touching the ground, a child who has not yet learned to walk; and
(b)is propelled by the movement of the child.
[Regulation 30 inserted in Gazette 1 Nov 2002 p. 5361‑2.]
31.Product safety standard for a baby walker
The product safety standard for a baby walker consists of the standard set out in Schedule 8.
[Regulation 31 inserted in Gazette 1 Nov 2002 p. 5362.]
Part 11 — Children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard
[Heading inserted in Gazette 6 May 2003 p. 1555.]
In this Part —
“children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard” means children’s nightwear, including pyjamas, pyjama‑style overgarments, nightdresses, nightshirts, dressing gowns, bathrobes, and infant sleepbags, and garments such as all‑in‑ones and boxer shorts which may be suitable for daywear or nightwear of any of the sizes 00 to 14 as specified in clause 0.2 of Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1249:1999 Children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard and Australian Standard 1182 — 1997 Size coding scheme for infants’ and children’s clothing — Underwear and outerwear, published by Standards Australia on 5 March 1997, but excluding T shirts and any articles of headwear, leggings either with or without foot, footwear or handwear.
NOTE: Appendix C of Australian/New Zealand AS/NZS 1249:1999, Children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard, provides guidance on classification of garments as nightclothes/nightwear within the scope of the product safety standard prescribed under this Part.
[Regulation 32 inserted in Gazette 6 May 2003 p. 1555‑6.]
33.Product safety standard for children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard
The product safety standard for children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard consists of the standard set out in Schedule 9 Division 1, as varied by Schedule 9 Division 2.
[Regulation 33 inserted in Gazette 6 May 2003 p. 1556.]
Part 12 — Paper patterns for children’s nightwear
[Heading inserted in Gazette 6 May 2003 p. 1556.]
In this Part —
“paper patterns for children’s nightwear” means paper patterns for garments worn as children’s nightwear, including pyjamas, pyjama‑style overgarments, nightdresses, nightshirts, dressing gowns, bathrobes, and infant sleepbags, and garments such as all‑in‑ones and boxer shorts which may be suitable for daywear or nightwear of any of the sizes 00 to 14 as specified in clause 0.2 of Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1249:1999 Children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard and Australian Standard 1182 — 1997 Size coding scheme for infants’ and children’s clothing — Underwear and outerwear, published by Standards Australia on 5 March 1997, but excluding paper patterns for T shirts and any articles of headwear, leggings either with or without foot, footwear or handwear.
NOTE: Appendix C of Australian/New Zealand AS/NZS 1249:1999, Children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard, provides guidance on classification of garments as nightclothes/nightwear within the scope of the product safety standard prescribed under this Part.
[Regulation 34 inserted in Gazette 6 May 2003 p. 1556‑7.]
35.Product safety standard for paper patterns for children’s nightwear
The product safety standard for paper patterns for children’s nightwear consists of the standard set out in Schedule 10 Division 1, as varied by Schedule 10 Division 2.
[Regulation 35 inserted in Gazette 6 May 2003 p. 1557.]
[Heading inserted in Gazette 6 May 2003 p. 1557.]
In this Part —
“pedal bicycles” includes fully assembled or partially assembled bicycles but does not include —
(a)bicycles having a wheel base of less than 640 mm;
(b)bicycles which are designed and intended for use as a competitive bicycle having single crank‑to‑wheel ratio and no free‑wheeling feature between the pedal and the front wheel;
(c)one of a kind bicycles, being bicycles that are uniquely constructed to the order of an individual consumer;
(d)bicycles which are designed to be hinged or folded, or to be taken apart beyond removal of the front wheel, for ease of storage or portability;
(e)tandem bicycles;
(f)power assisted bicycles; and
(g)bicycles showing signs of appreciable wear or second‑hand bicycles.
[Regulation 36 inserted in Gazette 6 May 2003 p. 1557.]
37.Product safety standard for pedal bicycles
The product safety standard for pedal bicycles consists of the standard set out in Schedule 11 Division 1, as varied by Schedule 11 Division 2.
[Regulation 37 inserted in Gazette 6 May 2003 p. 1557.]
Part 14 — Sunglasses and fashion spectacles
[Heading inserted in Gazette 1 Oct 2004 p. 4273.]
38.Product safety standard for sunglasses and fashion spectacles
(1)Until the end of 31 March 2005, the product safety standard for sunglasses and fashion spectacles to which this Part applies consists of either —
(a)the standard set out in Schedule 12 Division 1 clause 1, as varied by Schedule 12 Division 2 Subdivision 1; or
(b)the standard set out in Schedule 12 Division 1 clause 2, as varied by Schedule 12 Division 2 Subdivision 2.
(2)On and from 1 April 2005, the product safety standard for sunglasses and fashion spectacles to which this Part applies consists of the standard set out in Schedule 12 Division 1 clause 2, as varied by Schedule 12 Division 2 Subdivision 2.
(3)This Part applies to —
(a)spectacles comprising tinted lenses of nominal zero refractive power mounted in a spectacle frame;
(b)individual tinted lenses of nominal zero refractive power intended for use in sunglasses;
(c)rimless sunshields and one piece visors;
(d)clip‑on and slip‑on type sunglasses; and
(e)children’s sunglasses.
(4)This Part does not apply to the following —
(a)safety glasses and safety goggles intended to provide protection against optical radiation;
(b)eyewear for protection against radiation in solaria;
(c)ski goggles;
(d)glasses for use as toys that are clearly and legibly labelled as toys;
(e)medical shields especially designed for use by vision impaired persons.
[Regulation 38 inserted in Gazette 1 Oct 2004 p. 4273‑4; amended in Gazette 29 Dec 2006 p. 5879.]
Part 15 — Toys for young children up to and including 3 years of age
[Heading inserted in Gazette 1 Oct 2004 p. 4274.]
39.Product safety standard for toys for young children
(1)Until the end of 30 June 2005, the product safety standard for toys to which this Part applies consists of either —
(a)the standard set out in Schedule 13 Division 1 clause 1, as varied by Schedule 13 Division 2 Subdivision 1; or
(b)the standard set out in Schedule 13 Division 1 clause 2, as varied by Schedule 13 Division 2 Subdivision 2.
(2)On and from 1 July 2005, the product safety standard for toys to which this Part applies consists of the standard set out in Schedule 13 Division 1 clause 2, as varied by Schedule 13 Division 2 Subdivision 2.
(3)This Part applies to —
(a)rattles, toy dummies, teethers and squeeze toys;
(b)toys to be attached to a crib, stroller, playpen or baby carriage;
(c)pull and push toys;
(d)pounding toys;
(e)blocks and stacking toys;
(f)toys for use in a bathtub;
(g)rocking, spring and stick horses and figures;
(h)musical chime toys;
(i)jacks‑in‑the‑box;
(j)stuffed, plush and flocked animals and figures;
(k)toys with pompoms;
(l)games;
(m)puzzles;
(n)dolls; and
(o)toy cars, trucks and other vehicles.
(4)This Part does not apply to —
(a)balloons;
(b)marbles;
(c)tapes and compact discs;
(d)books;
(e)writing materials (including crayons, chalk, pencils and pens);
(f)paints (including finger paints and water paints), paint brushes and other painting implements;
(g)modelling material (including clay, plasticine and play dough);
(h)bicycles having a wheel base of not less than 640 mm;
(i)playground equipment for parks, schools and domestic use (including swings, see‑saws, slides, agility apparatus, climbing, swinging, rotating and rocking apparatus, cubby houses, sand pits, apparatus for use in sand, sliding poles and ladders);
(j)goods supplied wholly or partially unassembled for assembly by an adult after supply if the goods are supplied with written assembly instructions and the goods, when assembled in accordance with instructions, comply with this Part;
(k)flotation toys;
(l)babies’ dummies that comply with the product safety standard prescribed under Part 22;
(m)toys made wholly from highly porous material (for example cheesecloth), except toys with pompoms; and
(n)toys made with closed cell polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate or like material which are labelled with the word “WARNING” in red upper case letters at least 5 mm high on a white background adjacent to the words “NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS AS FOAM PIECES MAY BREAK OFF AND CAUSE A CHOKING HAZARD” in red upper case letters at least 2.5 mm high on a white background.
(5)For the purposes of subregulation (4)(n), a toy is labelled as described in subregulation (4)(n) if a label, that complies with subregulation (4)(n), is attached to the toy in a conspicuous position or, if the toy is displayed in packaging for retail sale, on a principal outer display face of the packaging in which the toy is displayed.
[Regulation 39 inserted in Gazette 1 Oct 2004 p. 4274‑6; amended in Gazette 12 Oct 2007 p. 5503.]
Part 16 — Child carrying seats for bicycles
[Heading inserted in Gazette 21 Mar 2006 p. 1080.]
In this Part —
“child carrying seat” means a seat attached or capable of being attached to a bicycle and which is principally designed to carry a child as a passenger on the bicycle.
[Regulation 40 inserted in Gazette 21 Mar 2006 p. 1080.]
41.Instructions and load labelling
(1)Every child carrying seat must when supplied —
(a)be accompanied by instructions for correct fitting to a bicycle —
(i)printed on the packaging of the seat; or
(ii)printed on a leaflet accompanying the seat,
unless it is an integral part of a bicycle; and
(b)be clearly labelled with a statement of the maximum load which it is designed to carry —
(i)printed on the seat;
(ii)printed on the packaging of the seat; or
(iii)printed on a leaflet accompanying the seat.
(2)This regulation does not apply to the supply of a second‑hand child carrying seat.
[Regulation 41 inserted in Gazette 21 Mar 2006 p. 1080.]
Every child carrying seat must be designed —
(a)for location immediately behind the seat of the rider;
(b)so that the occupant of the seat faces towards the front of the bicycle;
(c)to incorporate a foot rest for the occupant;
(d)to incorporate a restraining device which is an integral part of the seat comprising a webbed seat belt manufactured from high tenacity synthetic fibre and a buckling device for securing the restraint, which cannot be easily or accidentally released by the occupant of the seat; and
(e)to be constructed without sharp edges and to be attached to a tubular metal support by which it can be securely fastened to the bicycle frame.
[Regulation 42 inserted in Gazette 21 Mar 2006 p. 1081.]
[Heading inserted in Gazette 21 Mar 2006 p. 1081.]
In this Part —
“bean bag” means a cushion or similar item which consists of a bag or cover surrounding the bean bag filling and includes bean bags for use in swimming pools;
“bean bag cover” means a bag or cover capable of being filled with bean bag filling and which, if filled with bean bag filling, would constitute a bean bag and includes a bag or cover intended as a separate inner lining for a bean bag;
“bean bag filling” means pellets, or small particles, of polystyrene or other similar synthetic material;
“child‑resistant slide‑fastener” means a slide‑fastener having a sliding piece which —
(a)does not have attached to it any tag, handle or other object which would facilitate the movement of the sliding piece; and
(b)incorporates a locking mechanism, which prevents the sliding piece opening the slide‑fastener unless a wholly separate device is used to disengage the locking mechanism and act as a handle in the moving of the sliding piece between the teeth;
“slide‑fastener
[Regulation 43 inserted in Gazette 21 Mar 2006 p. 1081-2.]
(1)Bean bags, bean bag covers and packages of every description containing bean bag filling must have fixed securely to or stamped on them a label or notice in the following form —
“WARNING: Small Lightweight Beads Present a Severe Danger to Children if Swallowed or Inhaled”.
(2)In the label or notice —
(a)“WARNING” must appear in upper case red letters of not less than 5 mm in height, on a white background;
(b)“Small Lightweight Beads Present a Severe Danger to Children if Swallowed or Inhaled”, must appear in upper and lower case letters as the case may be, with the upper case letters of not less than 5 mm in height.
(2)The label or notice must be displayed on the goods in a conspicuous position.
(3)Every bean bag and every bean bag cover must have a child‑resistant slide‑fastener fitted to every opening through which bean bag filling can be inserted or removed.
[Regulation 44 inserted in Gazette 21 Mar 2006 p. 1082.]
Part 18 — Basketball rings and backboards
[Heading inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4461.]
(1)Every basketball ring or backboard must when supplied be accompanied by —
(a)a warning; and
(b)a warning symbol.
(2)The warning mentioned in subregulation (1)(a) —
(a)must contain the words —
“WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SWINGING ON THE RING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH”; and
(b)must be clearly legible, in upper case, in red letters on a white background; and
(c)for the word “WARNING:” — must be in characters not less than 15 mm in height; and
(d)for the words other than the word “WARNING:” — must be in characters not less than 10 mm in height.
(3)The warning symbol mentioned in subregulation (1)(b) —
(a)must be in the form of the graphic set out in Schedule 14; and
(b)for the circle that forms part of the graphic — must have a diameter of not less than 120 mm from outer edge to outer edge; and
(c)for the circle and the diagonal line that form part of the graphic — must be in red, and drawn with a line not less than 5 mm in width; and
(d)for the basketball player figure that forms part of the graphic — must be entirely black; and
(e)for the ring and backboard that form part of the graphic — must be outlined in black.
(4)If a basketball ring or backboard is supplied in a package, the warning and warning symbol mentioned in subregulation (1) must accompany the ring or backboard by being marked —
(a)in a conspicuous position on the package; or
(b)on a label affixed in a conspicuous position on the package.
(5)If a basketball ring or backboard is not supplied in a package, the warning and warning symbol mentioned in subregulation (1) must accompany the ring or backboard by being marked —
(a)in a conspicuous position on the ring or backboard; or
(b)on a label affixed in a conspicuous position on the ring or backboard; or
(c)on a tag attached in a conspicuous position on the ring or backboard.
[Regulation 45 inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4461-2.]
46.Permanent warning on backboard
(1)Every basketball backboard must when supplied be accompanied by a warning that is permanently marked on the backboard.
(2)A warning mentioned in subregulation (1) —
(a)must contain the following words —
“WARNING: SWINGING ON THE RING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH”; and
(b)must be clearly legible, in characters not less than 10 mm in height; and
(c)must be marked on the backboard in a conspicuous position —
(i)in permanent writing; or
(ii)on a label that is permanently fixed to the backboard.
[Regulation 46 inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4462.]
[Heading inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4462.]
In this Part —
“AS/NZS 2172:2003” means the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2172:2003 “Cots for household use — Safety requirements”, approved by Standards Australia on 19 September 2005 as amended by Amendment No. 1 of 9 January 2006;
“cot” means a cot, as defined in AS/NZS 2172:2003, to which that standard applies.
[Regulation 47 inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4462.]
48.Product safety standard for cots
(1)This regulation applies on and after 1 November 2006.
(2)The product safety standard for new cots consists of AS/NZS 2172:2003 varied by deleting clauses 1, 2, 4, 6.1(f), 7, 8, 9.2(c) and 10.
(3)The product safety standard for second‑hand cots consists of AS/NZS 2172:2003 varied by —
(a)deleting clauses 1, 2, 4, 6.1(f), 6.1(g), 6.8(c), 6.8(d), 6.8(e), 7, 8, 9.2(b), 9.2(c), 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 10, 11 and 12; and
(b)amending clause 6.7 by deleting “5 mm” and inserting instead —
“ 8 mm ”.
[Regulation 48 inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4463.]
49.Antique or collectable cots
(1)The product safety standards prescribed by regulation 48 do not apply in relation to an antique or collectable cot if the cot when supplied —
(a)is accompanied by a certificate from the supplier to the consumer stating that it is not safe to place a child in the cot; and
(b)has clearly visible external and internal warning statements permanently attached (by means of glue, nails or screws) to the upper half of the side or end of the cot.
(2)A warning statement mentioned in subregulation (1)(b) —
(a)must contain the following words —
“WARNING: this cot does not meet the mandatory safety standard.
For display purposes only.
It is dangerous to place a child in this cot.”; and
(b)must be capitalised and underlined as set out in paragraph (a); and
(c)must have lettering that is in sharp contrast to the background; and
(d)for the capital letters — must be in characters not less than 5 mm in height; and
(e)for the lower case letters — must be in characters not less than 2.5 mm in height.
[Regulation 49 inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4463.]
Part 20 — External corded blinds
[Heading inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4464.]
In this Part —
“blind” includes a screen, shade, awning or other window covering;
“bottom rail” of a blind means the rail, rod, batten or other rigid component forming the bottom edge of the blind when it is fully lowered, or if the blind does not have a rigid bottom edge, the bottom edge of the blind;
“external corded blind” means a blind that is —
(a)designed to be raised and lowered by means of a pull cord which forms a closed loop with a circumference exceeding 300 mm; and
(b)supplied for external use;
“pull cord” means a rope, string, cord, strap or other flexible component by means of which a blind is raised and lowered.
[Regulation 50 inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4464.]
(1)Every external corded blind must be designed to incorporate —
(a)a device that enables the pull cord to be secured in a manner that —
(i)maintains tension on the pull cord; and
(ii)holds the pull cord as close as practicable to the blind or to the wall or surface on which the blind is mounted; and
(iii)holds the pull cord out of reach of young children;
and
(b)a device that enables the bottom rail of the blind, when the blind is lowered, to be secured to the ground, a wall or another surface in a manner that maintains tension on the bottom rail.
(2)Every external corded blind must when supplied be accompanied by all the screws or other fasteners required to install all components of the devices referred to in subregulation (1).
[Regulation 51 inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4464.]
(1)Every external corded blind must when supplied —
(a)have attached to the bottom rail a warning label in the form set out in Schedule 15 clause 1; and
(b)have attached to the blind a warning label in the form set out in Schedule 15 clause 2; and
(c)have attached to each of the devices referred to in regulation 51(1) a warning label in the form set out in Schedule 15 clause 3 containing an explanation of how the device is designed to operate and how it should be used to minimise the risk to young children of strangulation.
(2)On a warning label referred to in subregulation (1) —
(a)the word “WARNING” must be in letters not less than 8 mm in height; and
(b)the other capital letters must be not less than 3 mm in height; and
(c)the top panel of the label must be orange with the word “WARNING” and triangular symbol in black.
[Regulation 52 inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4465.]
(1)Every external corded blind must when supplied be accompanied by written information that —
(a)explains how to install —
(i)the blind; and
(ii)each of the devices referred to in regulation 51(1);
and
(b)incorporates a copy of the warning label referred to in regulation 52(1)(b).
(2)This regulation does not apply in relation to a blind that is installed by the supplier or a person engaged by the supplier.
[Regulation 53 inserted in Gazette 20 Oct 2006 p. 4465.]
Part 21 — Objects intended to hold or decorate candles
[Heading inserted in Gazette 29 Dec 2006 p. 5879.]
In this Part —
“candle accessory” means an object intended to hold or decorate a candle.
[Regulation 54 inserted in Gazette 29 Dec 2006 p. 5879.]
55.Product safety standard for candle accessories
(1)The product safety standard for a candle accessory consists of the requirements set out in this regulation.
(2)A candle accessory, when subjected to flame or heat emanating from a candle being held or decorated by it, must not ignite and continue to flame for a period of 5 seconds or more after ignition.
[Regulation 55 inserted in Gazette 29 Dec 2006 p. 5880.]
[Heading inserted in Gazette 12 Oct 2007 p. 5503.]
56.Product safety standard for babies’ dummies
The product safety standard for babies’ dummies consists of the Australian Standard AS 2432—1991, Babies’ dummies, published by Standards Australia on 15 November 1991 (ISBN 0 7262 7149 7), varied as follows:
(a)by deleting clauses 3 and 5;
(b)in clause 6.1 by deleting “and 6.3”;
(c)by deleting clause 6.3;
(d)in clause 6.4.2 —
(i)by deleting paragraph (a);
(ii)in paragraph (c)(iii) by deleting “25 mm” and inserting instead —
“ 15 mm ”;
(iii)in the note after paragraph (d)(ii) by deleting “25 mm” in each place it occurs and in each place inserting instead —
“ 15 mm ”;
(e)in clause 6.4.3 by deleting the notes after paragraph (c);
(f)by deleting clauses 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4;
(g)by deleting clause 9.1 and inserting instead —
“
9.1 General The pack shall be legibly labelled with the name and address of the Australian manufacturer or Australian Distributor.
”;
(h)by deleting clause 9.3 and inserting instead —
“
9.3 Warning notice The pack shall bear a clear and legible warning notice which shall include the following words or words that have the same meaning:
WARNING
DO NOT TIE DUMMY AROUND BABY’S NECK AS IT PRESENTS A STRANGULATION HAZARD
In the warning notice the word ‘PACIFIER’ or ‘SOOTHER’ may be substituted for the word ‘DUMMY’.
”;
(i)by deleting Appendix A;
(j)by deleting Appendix C clause C2 and inserting instead —
“
C2 PRINCIPLE A dummy is placed centrally on the test template with its major and minor axes aligned with the major and minor axes of the template and the teat protruding down through the opening. A specified tensile force is applied to the teat in an attempt to force the dummy through the opening in the template. If the dummy is not forced through the opening in the template, the dummy is inverted and the procedure repeated.
”;
(k)in Appendix C clause C3 —
(i)by deleting from the title “AND REAGENT”;
(ii)by deleting “and reagent are” and inserting instead —
“ is ”;
(iii)by deleting paragraph (b);
(iv)in paragraph (c) by deleting the second paragraph and inserting instead —
“
The test template shall have inscribed on it the major axis (I) and the minor axis (II).
”;
(l)in Appendix C clause C4 by deleting “shall be representative of the batch and”;
(m)in Appendix C clause C6 —
(i)by deleting paragraphs (c), (h), (i) and (m);
(ii)by deleting paragraph (d) and inserting instead —
“
(d)Place the dummy, teat down, in the opening of the template as shown in Figure C2, so that the major axis of the shield aligns with the major axis I-I of the template and the minor axis of the shield aligns with the minor axis II-II of the template.
”;
(iii)by deleting paragraph (j) and inserting instead —
“
(j)Place the dummy, teat up, in the opening of the template as shown in Figure C3, so that the major axis of the shield aligns with the major axis I-I of the template and the minor axis of the shield aligns with the minor axis II-II of the template.
”;
(n)by deleting Appendix D;
(o)in Appendix E clause E2 by deleting “immersed in a wetting solution and then”;
(p)in Appendix E clause E3 —
(i)by deleting from the title “AND REAGENT”;
(ii)by deleting “and reagent are” and inserting instead —
“ is ”;
(iii)by deleting paragraph (c);
(q)in Appendix E clause E4 by deleting “shall be representative of the batch and”;
(r)in Appendix E clause E6 —
(i)by deleting paragraph (b);
(ii)in paragraph (c) by deleting “While the dummy is wet, clamp” and inserting instead —
“ Clamp ”;
(s)by deleting Appendix F, Appendix G and Appendix H;
(t)in Appendix I clause I4 by deleting “shall be representative of the batch and”.
[Regulation 56 inserted in Gazette 12 Oct 2007 p. 5503-6.]
Part 23 — Safety pins with catch covers
[Heading inserted in Gazette 24 Apr 2007 p. 1759.]
57.Product safety standard for safety pins with catch covers
(1)In this regulation —
“prescribed tests” has the meaning given to that term by subregulation (2);
“safety pin with a catch cover” means a safety pin the catch of which has a sliding cover that is designed to prevent the pin from being opened from the catch when the cover is closed over the catch.
(2)The prescribed tests are —
(a)the torque test in clause 5.24.5 of; and
(b)the tension test in clause 5.24.6.1 of,
the Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2002, Safety of toys, Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties (ISO 8124-1:2000), published by Standards Australia on 30 April 2002.
(3)The product safety standard for safety pins with catch covers consists of the requirements of this regulation.
(4)The catch cover on a safety pin with a catch cover must remain attached to the safety pin when the safety pin and its catch cover are subjected to the prescribed tests.
(5)For the purposes of subjecting a safety pin with a catch cover to the prescribed tests, the tests must be read and applied as if —
(a)the safety pin and its catch cover were a toy with a projection; and
(b)the catch cover were the test component; and
(c)the words “Determine whether the toy continues to conform to the relevant requirements of clause 4.” were deleted.
[Regulation 57 inserted in Gazette 24 Apr 2007 p. 1759‑60.]
Part 24 — Child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
[Heading inserted in Gazette 27 Jun 2008 p. 3051.]
In this Part —
“booster cushion” means a device to raise a child’s position in a motor vehicle and adapt an adult seat belt for use as a child restraint, and which does not have a back above the seating plane;
“booster seat” means a device to raise a child’s position in a motor vehicle and adapt an adult seat belt for use as a child restraint, and which has a back above the seating plane;
“child restraint” means a restraining device for a child passenger in a motor vehicle that is intended to reduce the risk of bodily injury to the child in the event of a motor vehicle impact;
“restraint component” means a device to restrain a child in a child restraint, to anchor a child restraint to a motor vehicle or to restrain a vehicle seat.
[Regulation 58 inserted in Gazette 27 Jun 2008 p. 3051-2.]
59.Product safety standard for child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
The product safety standard for child restraints, restraint components, booster seats and booster cushions consists of —
(a)the standard set out in Schedule 16 Division 1 clause 1, as varied by Schedule 16 Division 2; or
(b)the standard set out in Schedule 16 Division 1 clause 2, as varied by Schedule 16 Division 2; or
(c)the standard set out in Schedule 16 Division 1 clause 3, as varied by Schedule 16 Division 2.
[Regulation 59 inserted in Gazette 27 Jun 2008 p. 3052.]
60.Product to which this Part does not apply
This Part does not apply to a device that is —
(a)designed for children with a disability; or
(b)an integrated feature of a motor vehicle.
[Regulation 60 inserted in Gazette 27 Jun 2008 p. 3052.]
Part 25 — Prams and strollers
[Heading inserted in Gazette 27 Jun 2008 p. 3054.]
61.Terms used in this Part
In this Part —
“pram” means a wheeled vehicle with a body of box‑like or boat‑like shape designed to transport a baby or child weighing up to and including 9 kg primarily in a fully reclined position;
“stroller” means a wheeled vehicle designed to transport a child in a seated position, and which may also be adjusted to a semi‑reclined or a fully reclined position.
[Regulation 61 inserted in Gazette 27 Jun 2008 p. 3054.]
62.Product safety standard for prams and strollers
The product safety standard for prams and strollers consists of the standard set out in Schedule 17 Division 1, as varied by Schedule 17 Division 2.
[Regulation 62 inserted in Gazette 27 Jun 2008 p. 3054.]
Schedule 1 — Test procedures for disposable lighters or refillable lighters
[r. 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11]
Division 1 — General test procedures
1.Temperature of lighter before testing
The lighter must be maintained at a temperature of 23º C (± 2° C) for at least 10 hours immediately preceding testing in accordance with Divisions 2, 3 and 4.
2.Temperature of area during testing
The area in which tests are carried out must be maintained at a temperature of 23º C (± 2° C) during testing in accordance with Divisions 2, 3 and 4.
The lighter to be tested must be new, free of mechanical damage and must not (except where required by these regulations) have been previously tested.
Division 2 — Flame height test procedures
(1)The test must be carried out in a draft free chamber constructed from suitable non‑flammable material.
(2)The flame height must be measured to the nearest 10 mm.
5.Testing an adjustable lighter
Except as provided in clause 8, an adjustable lighter must be tested with the lighter adjusted to produce the maximum flame height and then with the lighter adjusted to produce the minimum flame height.
(1)The lighter must produce a flame for a continuous 5 second period.
(2)The flame height must be determined by measuring from the tip of the flame to the top of the flameguard or to the base of the flame (in the case of a lighter that does not have a flameguard) by means of a board, marked with 10 mm increments, positioned at least 25 mm behind the lighter.
Division 3 — Inversion test procedures
7.General inversion test procedures
The lighter must be operated to produce a flame for a continuous 10 second period in a draft free chamber, while being held at 45º below the horizontal.
8.Inversion testing of an adjustable lighter
An adjustable lighter must be adjusted to produce a 50 mm flame when it is tested in accordance with clause 7.
Division 4 — Drop test procedures
9.General drop test procedures
The lighter must be dropped onto a concrete surface from a point 1.5 m above it from —
(a)first, an upright position;
(b)second, an inverted position; and
(c)third, a horizontal position.
The lighter must be inspected after every drop and any spontaneous ignition or damage must be recorded.
Division 5 — Temperature test procedures
The oven to be used in the test must be capable of —
(a)withstanding the explosion of a lighter; and
(b)maintaining a temperature of 54º C (± 2º C).
The lighter must be placed in the oven for 4 hours, during which time the oven temperature must be maintained at 54º C (± 2º C).
13.Inversion test after cooling
The lighter, when removed from the oven and when cool, must be tested in accordance with Division 3.
Division 6 — Pressure test procedures
The test apparatus must consist of a device capable of producing gauge pressure of 2 MPa.
15.Lighter to be emptied of fuel
The lighter must be emptied of fuel.
(1)The fuel reservoir of the lighter must be subjected to an internal pressure equal to twice the vapour pressure at 54º C of the fuel normally used in the lighter.
(2)The pressure rise must not exceed a rate of 69 kPa per second.
Schedule 2 — Standards for pedal cycle helmets
[r. 19]
Division 1 — AS/NZS 2063: 1996
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2063: 1996 “Pedal cycle helmets”, published by Standards Australia on 5 May 1996 as amended by Amendment No. 1 of 5 November 1996.
Division 2 — Variations to AS/NZS 2063: 1996
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5.7BMX HelmetsHelmets designed and constructed principally for use by cyclists engaged in BMX competition racing need not comply with provisions regarding ventilation openings or type testing.
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“1995 Standard For Protective Headgear For Use In Bicycling”, including the “Child Helmet Addendum To Standards For Protective Headgear” published by the Snell Memorial Foundation of the United States of America and available on the Internet as the document http://www.smf.org/standards/b95‑2std.html.
6.Compliance with Snell Standards
A person is not required to comply with a provision of the Standard that requires the person to obtain third party certification of a helmet.
Schedule 3 — Standards for portable fire extinguishers
[r. 21 and 22]
Division 1 — Standards for portable fire extinguishers (except aerosol type)
1.Water type portable fire extinguisher
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.1: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 1: General requirements” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997, and Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.2: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 2: Specific requirements for water type extinguishers” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997.
2.Wet‑chemical type portable fire extinguisher
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.1: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 1: General requirements” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997, and Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.3: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 3: Specific requirements for wet‑chemical type extinguishers” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997.
3.Foam type portable fire extinguisher
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.1: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 1: General requirements” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997, and Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.4: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 4: Specific requirements for foam type extinguishers” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997.
4.Powder type portable fire extinguisher
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.1: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 1: General requirements” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997, and Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.5: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 5: Specific requirements for powder type extinguishers” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997.
5.Carbon dioxide type portable fire extinguisher
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.1: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 1: General requirements” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997, and Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.6: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 6: Specific requirements for Carbon dioxide type extinguishers” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997.
6.Vaporising‑liquid type portable fire extinguisher
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.1: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 1: General requirements” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997, and Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.7: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 7: Specific requirements for vaporising‑liquid type extinguishers” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997.
7.Non‑rechargeable type portable fire extinguisher
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.1: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 1: General requirements” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997, and Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841.8: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers Part 8: Specific requirements for non‑rechargeable type extinguishers” approved by the Standards Australia on 24 January 1997.
Division 2 — Variations to Standards in Division
Subdivision 1 — AS/NZS 1841.1: 1997
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This standard does not apply to aerosol type fire extinguishers.
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Components of plastic materials that have been fitted to extinguishers of 1.5 kg capacity or less, approved under a previous Australian Standard (before 1 November 1991) and that have demonstrated satisfactory performance are excluded from the provisions of clause 6.13.
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3.9CHARGE AND RECHARGEWhere necessary appropriate charging instructions shall be provided with all extinguishers.
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capable of withstanding the designed pressure loading of the cylinder
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4.1.2Neck ringAny neck ring shall be permanently secured to the cylinder or integral with the cylinder.
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of a sufficient size to allow inspection using a mirror and light.
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Any carry handle or hanging bracket fixed to the cylinder shall be permanently attached to the cylinder.
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9.1GENERALThe cylinder of each extinguisher shall be marked with identification and operating instructions (see Clause 9.3.3) which shall be clearly visible and legible when the extinguisher is mounted in the support fixture.
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9.2PERMANENT MARKINGEach cylinder shall be permanently externally marked with the year of manufacture. The marking shall be clearly visible and legible.
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Subdivision 2 — AS/NZS 1841.2: 1997
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Subdivision 3 — AS/NZS 1841.3: 1997
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Subdivision 4 — AS/NZS 1841.4: 1997
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Subdivision 5 — AS/NZS 1841.5: 1997
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Subdivision 6 — AS/NZS 1841.6: 1997
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Subdivision 7 — AS/NZS 1841.7: 1997
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Subdivision 8 — AS/NZS 1841.8: 1997
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This standard does not apply to aerosol type fire extinguishers.
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Division 3 — Standards for aerosol type portable fire extinguishers
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4353: 1995 “Portable fire extinguishers — Aerosol type” published by the Standards Australia on 5 December 1995.
Division 4 — Variations to AS/NZS 4353: 1995
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1.3REFERENCED DOCUMENTSThe following documents are referred to in this Standard —
Australian Standard AS 2706 — 1984 “Numerical values — Rounding and interpretation of limiting values” as amended by amendment No. 1 of 1 September 1985;
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1850: 1997 “Portable fire extinguishers — Classification, rating and performance testing”; and Australian Standard AS 2278 — 1986, “Metal aerosol containers” as amended by amendment No. 1 of 1 June 1988.
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1.5CLASSIFICATION AND RATINGClassification and rating of extinguishers shall be determined from the results of test fires set out in AS/NZS 1850.
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1.6Interpretation of specified limiting valuesFor the purpose of assessing compliance with this standard, the specified limiting values shall be in accordance with the “rounding method” prescribed in AS 2706, ie. the observed or calculated value shall be rounded to the same number of figures as in the specified limiting value and then compared with the specified limiting value. For example, for specified limiting values of 2.5, 2.50, and 2.500 the observed or calculated value would be rounded to the nearest 0.1, 0.01, or 0.00l.
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6.1RATINGSAerosol fire extinguishers shall be capable of achieving the following ratings —
(a)for an extinguisher that contains AB(E) powder, a minimum classification and rating of 1A, 5B and (E) in accordance with AS/NZS 1850;
(b)for an extinguisher that contains B (E) powder, a minimum classification and rating of, 5B, 1F and (E) in accordance with AS/NZS 1850;
(c)for liquid based extinguishers, a minimum classification and rating of 5B, 1F in accordance with AS/NZS 1850.
Extinguishers not having an (E) capability shall be marked with the electrical prohibition sign given in clause 9.4.2.
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7.2INTERMITTENT DISCHARGEThe extinguisher shall be subject to an interrupted discharge test as follows: The extinguisher shall be discharged for 3 seconds nominal, followed by a pause of 10 seconds nominal, and then discharged for a further 3 seconds nominal, followed by a further pause of 10 seconds nominal. The balance of the contents shall then be discharged. The extinguisher shall discharge a minimum of 85% by weight of its contents.
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7.8.1GeneralA minimum of 5 extinguishers shall be correctly charged and each extinguisher in turn shall be held in the vertical position and dropped 500 times from a height of 15 ± 1 mm at a rate of 1 ± 0.02 Hz onto a rigid horizontal steel plate having dimensions greater than those of the extinguisher base.
7.8.2BondingAll the specimen extinguishers shall be stored at ambient temperature for not less than 3 months without being disturbed. Prior to the extinguishers being discharged, they shall be stored at a temperature of 10‑25º C for not less than 24 hours.
7.8.3Discharge after compactionAt the completion of the bonding period, the testing authority shall select 3 of the bonded extinguishers and weigh and record their mass. The discharge time shall be determined as 125% of the time for an uncompacted extinguisher. The test extinguishers shall be discharged for this time in the normal operating mode in their designed configuration. Care shall be taken not to disturb the compacted contents. The discharged extinguishers shall be reweighed and the results recorded before proceeding to completely empty the residual powder from the body, of each extinguisher. Any evidence of lumps or compacted powder shall be recorded. The extinguishers in their empty state shall be weighed again and the results recorded. Calculations shall be performed to ascertain the percentage of the contents discharged.
7.8.4Acceptance CriteriaAt least 2 of the 3 extinguishers selected shall have discharged not less than 85% by weight of their contents.
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9.1GENERALThe container of each extinguisher shall be marked with identification and operating instructions in accordance with clause 9.4 which shall be clearly visible.
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9.2MARKINGSEvery extinguisher shall be permanently and legibly marked with the following —
(a)The words ‘STORED PRESSURE AEROSOL FIRE EXTINGUISHER’.
(b)The type of charge, e.g. powder AB(E) or B(E).
(c)The mass of the contents in grams or millilitres.
(d)The words ‘DISCARD AFTER USE. DISCHARGE AND DISCARD BEFORE THE USE BY DATE’ followed by the expiry date.
(e)The words ‘ONE USE ONLY‑NOT REFILLABLE’.
(f)Fire test rating, as specified in AS/NZS 1850 and this Standard.
(g)The words ‘DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE THIS CAN EVEN WHEN EMPTY. KEEP IN A COOL PLACE’.
(h)The words ‘METAL OBJECTS CAN RUST OR CORRODE IN WET AND SALTY CONDITIONS. TO AVOID DETERIORATION OF THE EXTINGUISHER STORE IN A SUITABLE ENVIRONMENT’.
(i)The words ‘STORE IN UPRIGHT POSITION — DO NOT INVERT.’
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9.3SIZE OF LETTERINGThe markings required by clauses 9.2(a), 9.2(b), 9.2(c), 9.2(d), 9.2(e), 9.2(f), 9.2(g), 9.2(h), 9.2(i) and 9.4.2 shall be in letters not less than 3 mm high and of a colour contrasting with its background.
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