In December 2020 the Australian Government made mandatory safety and information standards for button batteries and consumer goods containing them.
The ACCC has developed a guide for business on the application of mandatory standards. The purpose of this guide is to assist suppliers in understanding the requirements for secure battery compartments, child resistant packaging, and warnings and information.
The ACCC has also developed a fact sheet which summarises the requirements of the new standards for the benefit of suppliers.
Both documents are available on the Product Safety Australia website.
