The Australia Government has published legislative instrument on the Consumer Goods (Toys Containing Magnets) Safety Standard 2020. It shall be effective immediately. The previous Consumer Protection

Notice No. 5 of 2010, Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children’s Toys Containing Magnets can still be applied for a transitional period of 12 months until 27 August 2021.

During the transitional period, suppliers must meet the requirements of either:

1. Consumer Goods (Toys Containing Magnets) Safety Standard 2020, or Consumer Protection Notice No. 5 of 2010 (Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children’s Toys Containing Magnets).
2. After the transitional period, suppliers must meet the requirements of the Consumer Goods (Toys Containing Magnets) Safety Standard 2020.

Scope

The Standard shall apply to magnetic toy, which means a product or material supplied new that:

1. Is designed or clearly intended for use in play by a child under 14 years of age; and
2. Is supplied with one or more magnets or magnetic components.

Requirements

Magnetic toys shall comply with one of the following standards:

1. AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2019 (Sections 4.1 and 4.31 with modifications)
2. EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 (Section 4.23)
3. ISO 8124-1:2018 (Sections 4.1 and 4.31 with modifications)
4. ASTM F963-17 (Sections 4.38, 8.5 and 8.9 with modifications)

Note:

• Consumer Protection Notice No. 5 of 2010: Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children’s Toys Containing Magnets
• AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2019 Safety of toys Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties
• EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
• ISO 8124-1:2018 Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties
• ASTM F963-17 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety