The Australian Government has introduced four new mandatory standards for button batteries and products containing button batteries. The reason for the new standards is to reduce the risk of death and injury associated with button batteries.
What do the new standards mean?
· Secure battery compartments on products that contain button batteries.
· Compliance testing to demonstrate the batteries are secure.
· Child-resistant packaging.
· Warnings and information on packaging.
All businesses that supply button batteries or products containing button batteries in Australia must comply with the new standards by 22 June 2022.
