{"id":"F2011L00229","name":"Competition and Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 19 of 2011 - Permanent ban on undeclared knives or cutters in art, craft and stationery sets","slug":"competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-19-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-undeclar","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":86447,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2011L00229-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Competition and Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 19 of 2011 - Permanent ban on undeclared knives or cutters in art, craft and stationery sets","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA\n\nCOMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010\n\nConsumer Protection Notice No. 19 of 2011\n\nPERMANENT BAN ON UNDECLARED KNIVES OR CUTTERS IN ART, CRAFT AND STATIONERY SETS\n\nI, DAVID BRADBURY, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, pursuant to subsection 114(1)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, IMPOSE a permanent ban on the goods specified below.\n\nParticulars of Goods\n\nArt, craft and stationery sets for use by a child containing an undeclared knife or cutter with a metal blade.\n\nInterpretation:\n\nThe declaration that the art, craft or stationery set includes a knife or cutter must be easily legible and prominently displayed on the outside packaging and the lettering must not be less than 3mm high.\n\nNote: Goods subject to this Notice and which fail to comply may be subject to compulsory recall.\n\nDated this 1st day of February 2011.\n\nDAVID BRADBURY\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Notice, as drafted, imposes a permanent ban on art, craft and stationery sets 'for use by a child' that contain an undeclared metal-bladed knife or cutter and prescribes a specific labelling requirement (Particulars; Interpretation). The text does not indicate any change from that stated effect: it limits the regulated goods to the class described and sets an enforcement consequence (Note). There is no internal text showing an alteration of scope from the instrument’s stated effect."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, prescriptive scope focused on a specific product class reduces complexity (Particulars).","Precise labelling specification (3 mm minimum height, prominence) is simple to apply but requires producers to change packaging processes (Interpretation).","Key terms are not defined in the Notice itself (e.g. \"for use by a child\", \"undeclared\"), creating interpretive uncertainty handled through enforcement actions or litigation (Particulars; Interpretation).","Enforcement consequence (compulsory recall) introduces potentially high-stakes procedural complexity for non-compliant suppliers even though the substantive rule is short (Note).","Interplay with product redesign, marketing strategy and import/retail practices creates practical compliance pathways that firms must choose among (Particulars; Interpretation)."],"plain_english_summary":"The instrument bans art, craft and stationery sets marketed for children that contain an undeclared metal‑bladed knife or cutter, unless the outside packaging clearly declares the blade in lettering at least 3 mm high. It chiefly affects manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers (labelling, redesign or recall costs); non‑compliance can trigger compulsory recalls under the Competition and Consumer Act."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose: ensuring knives and cutters in children's art supplies are clearly declared on packaging. No scope creep detected."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 200 words)","Only 1 defined requirement (the 3mm lettering rule)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling provision","Simple binary prohibition: undeclared blades = banned, declared blades = permitted","Single interpretation clause with straightforward formatting requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **permanent ban on selling children's art, craft and stationery sets that contain hidden knives or cutters**.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Prohibits the sale of art, craft and stationery sets designed for children if they contain a knife or cutter with a metal blade **without clearly saying so on the packaging**.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Manufacturers and retailers** of children's art supplies in Australia\n- **Parents and children** who buy these products (they benefit from safer, clearly labelled products)\n\n**What the rules are:**\n- If a set contains a knife or cutter with a metal blade, the packaging **must clearly declare this** in letters at least **3mm high**\n- The warning must be **easy to read** and **prominently displayed** on the outside of the package\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Prevents children from accidentally accessing sharp blades they (or their parents) didn't know were in the box\n- Protects kids from cuts and injuries while doing art and craft activities\n- Non-compliant products can be **forced off the market** through compulsory recall\n\n**In short:** If you're selling a kids' craft kit with a metal blade inside, you must put a clear warning on the box—or you can't sell it at all."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-19-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-undeclar","history":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-19-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-undeclar/history","analysis":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-19-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-undeclar/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-19-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-undeclar/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-19-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-undeclar/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-19-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-undeclar/documents"}}