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The government has the power to ban or restrict the sale of products or services that may cause death or injury, or affect a person's physical or psychological health.
Initially, goods are banned from supply for 18 months. After that time, the ban is either revoked or made permanent.
If you know of a product that you think is unsafe, contact our Product Safety unit.
The following products are currently banned from supply in Queensland:
- yo-yo balls
- flashing novelty dummies
- toys that expand in water that are a choking hazard
- children toys containing more than 90 mg/kg of lead
- toothpaste with greater than 0.25 per cent of diethylene glycol
- fire footbags (and similar products)
- bindeez beads
- the amazing jumbo spiky light-up ball.
As a manufacturer, importer, wholesaler or retailer, you are responsible for the safety of the products you supply.
If a product you sell is banned, you could suffer negative publicity and loss of income from holding onto large quantities of unsaleable stock. Consumers could sue you if they suffer any injury, and we could fine you up to $54 000 (individuals) or $270 000 (corporations) if you sell a banned product.
Last reviewed 04/09/2009 |
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