{"id":"F2020L00687","name":"Consumer Goods (Projectile Toys) Safety Standard 2020","slug":"consumer-goods-projectile-toys-safety-standard-2020","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":100152,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2020L00687-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Part 1—Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"#### 1 Name\n\n  This instrument is the Consumer Goods (Projectile Toys) Safety Standard 2020.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority","content":"#### 3 Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under subsection 104(1) of the Australian Consumer Law.\n\n> Note: The reference to the Australian Consumer Law is a reference to Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 as it applies as a law of the Commonwealth, States and Territories: see section 140K of that Act and corresponding provisions of Acts of States and Territories applying that Schedule.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 5 Definitions\n\n  In this instrument:\n\n> Australian/New Zealand Standard for safety of toys means the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2019 Safety of toys Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties (incorporating amendments 1 and 2), published jointly by, or on behalf of, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, as in force or existing on 18 December 2020.\n\n> Note: The Australian/New Zealand Standard for safety of toys could in 2020 be purchased from SAI Global’s website (https://www.saiglobal.com). The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission can make a copy of the standard available for viewing at one of its offices, subject to licensing conditions.\n\n> European Standard means the European Standard EN 71‑1:2014 + A1:2018: Safety of toys—Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties, published by the European Committee for Standardization, as in force or existing at the time when this instrument commences.\n\n> Note: The European Standard could in 2020 be purchased from SAI Global’s website (https://www.saiglobal.com). The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission can make a copy of the standard available for viewing at one of its offices, subject to licensing conditions.\n\n> International Standard for safety of toys means the International Standard ISO 8124‑1:2018 Safety of toys—Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties (incorporating amendments 1 and 2), published by the International Organization for Standardization, as in force or existing on 17 June 2020.\n\n> Note: The International Standard for safety of toys could in 2020 be purchased from the International Organization for Standardization’s website (https://www.iso.org). The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission can make a copy of the standard available for viewing at one of its offices, subject to licensing conditions.\n\n> projectile toy means a product supplied new that:\n\n    (a) is designed or clearly intended for use in play by a child under 14 years of age; and\n    (b) is capable of launching a projectile.\n\n> transitional period means the period of 24 months beginning on the day this instrument commences.\n\n> US Standard means the American Society for Testing and Materials Standard ASTM F963‑17 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, published by the American Society for Testing and Materials International, as in force or existing at the time when this instrument commences.\n\n> Note: The US Standard could in 2020 be purchased from SAI Global’s website (https://www.saiglobal.com). The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission can make a copy of the standard available for viewing at one of its offices, subject to licensing conditions.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Basic requirements","content":"## Part 2—Basic requirements","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements during the transitional period","content":"#### 6 Requirements during the transitional period\n\n  (1) During the transitional period, a projectile toy must comply with either:\n    (a) the requirements in Part 3; or\n    (b) the Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children’s Projectile Toys (Consumer Protection Notice No. 16 of 2010), as in force immediately before the commencement of this section.\n\n> Note: The Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children’s Projectile Toys (Consumer Protection Notice No. 16 of 2010) could in 2020 be viewed on the Federal Register of Legislation website (https://www.legislation.gov.au).\n\n  (2) This section is repealed at the end of the last day of the transitional period.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements after the transitional period","content":"#### 7 Requirements after the transitional period\n\n  After the transitional period, a projectile toy must comply with the requirements in Part 3.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Details of requirements","content":"## Part 3—Details of requirements","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Main requirements","content":"#### 8 Main requirements\n\n  A projectile toy complies with the requirements in this Part if the projectile toy:\n    (a) complies with one of the following:\n    (i) the requirements in section 9 (Australian/New Zealand Standard for safety of toys);\n    (ii) the requirements in section 10 (European Standard);\n    (iii) the requirements in section 11 (International Standard for safety of toys);\n    (iv) the requirements in section 12 (US Standard); and\n    (b) complies with the requirements in section 13 (warning requirements).\n\n> Note: On request by the regulator, a supplier of projectile toys may be required to nominate the applicable requirements under paragraph (a): see section 108 of the Australian Consumer Law.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Australian/New Zealand Standard for safety of toys","content":"#### 9 Australian/New Zealand Standard for safety of toys\n\n  (1) A projectile toy complies with the requirements in this section if the projectile toy complies with the following provisions of the Australian/New Zealand Standard for safety of toys:\n    (a) clause 4.18, as modified by subsection (2);\n    (b) clause 4.19.1, as modified by subsection (3);\n    (c) clause 4.19.2.\n\n> Note: A word or phrase used in the applicable provisions of the Australian/New Zealand Standard for safety of toys that is not defined in this instrument but is defined in that standard has the meaning given by that standard.\n\n  (2) Clause 4.18 of the Australian/New Zealand Standard for safety of toys is modified by:\n    (a) omitting from paragraph 4.18.3 b) “be accompanied by instructions for use that give the user information on how to use the toy safely (see B.2.15, projectile toys, for guidance). This requirement only applies to projectiles that it might reasonably be possible to aim at the face (see E.32, projectile toys); and”; and\n    (b) omitting the first paragraph of clause 4.18.4.\n  (3) Clause 4.19.1 of the Australian/New Zealand Standard for safety of toys is modified by omitting “Remote‑controlled flying toys shall be accompanied by instructions that give the user information on how to use the toy safely (see B.2.26.2).”.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"European Standard","content":"#### 10 European Standard\n\n  (1) A projectile toy complies with the requirements in this section if the projectile toy complies with the following provisions of the European Standard:\n    (a) paragraph 4.11(e);\n    (b) clause 4.17, as modified by subsection (2).\n\n> Note: A word or phrase used in the applicable provisions of the European Standard that is not defined in this instrument but is defined in that standard has the meaning given by that standard.\n\n  (2) Clause 4.17 of the European Standard is modified by:\n    (a) omitting paragraph 4.17.3.1(b); and\n    (b) omitting paragraph 4.17.4.2(d).","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"International Standard for safety of toys","content":"#### 11 International Standard for safety of toys\n\n  (1) A projectile toy complies with the requirements in this section if the projectile toy complies with the following provisions of the International Standard for safety of toys:\n    (a) clause 4.18, as modified by subsection (2);\n    (b) clause 4.19.1, as modified by subsection (3);\n    (c) clause 4.19.2.\n\n> Note: A word or phrase used in the applicable provisions of the International Standard for safety of toys that is not defined in this instrument but is defined in that standard has the meaning given by that standard.\n\n  (2) Clause 4.18 of the International Standard for safety of toys is modified by:\n    (a) omitting from paragraph 4.18.3 b) “be accompanied by instructions for use that give the user information on how to use the toy safely (see B.2.15, projectile toys, for guidance). This requirement only applies to projectiles that it might reasonably be possible to aim at the face (see E.32, projectile toys); and”; and\n    (b) omitting the first paragraph of clause 4.18.4.\n  (3) Clause 4.19.1 of the International Standard for safety of toys is modified by omitting “Remote‑controlled flying toys shall be accompanied by instructions that give the user information on how to use the toy safely (see B.2.26.2).”.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"US Standard","content":"#### 12 US Standard\n\n  A projectile toy complies with the requirements in this section if the projectile toy complies with clause 4.21 of the US Standard.\n\n> Note: A word or phrase used in the applicable provision of the US Standard that is not defined in this instrument but is defined in that standard has the meaning given by that standard.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Warning requirements","content":"#### 13 Warning requirements\n\n  Scope\n  (1) This section applies to a projectile toy if it satisfies all of the following:\n    (a) it might reasonably be possible to aim the projectile toy at the eyes or face;\n    (b) the projectile toy is capable of launching a projectile more than 300 millimetres;\n    (c) the projectile toy is capable of launching a projectile with a kinetic energy greater than 0,08 J.\n  Warning requirements\n  (2) The projectile toy complies with the requirements in this section if the instructions accompanying the toy or the packaging in which the toy is supplied have a warning statement that:\n    (a) is in English; and\n    (b) is clearly legible; and\n    (c) is clearly visible; and\n    (d) contains the following (or words to that effect):\n  WARNING: Do not aim at eyes or face\n  Determining projectile range and kinetic energy\n  (3) For the purposes of subsection (1), in determining whether:\n    (a) a projectile toy is capable of launching a projectile more than 300 millimetres; or\n    (b) a projectile toy is capable of launching a projectile with a kinetic energy greater than 0,08 J;\n  the supplier must use the standard that is the basis for the requirements that the supplier intends to comply with.","sortOrder":13}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument replaces the prior Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children’s Projectile Toys (Consumer Protection Notice No.16 of 2010) after a 24‑month transitional period and prescribes compliance with updated national and international standards, with specific clause modifications (see s6(1), s7, ss8–12). The text does not itself state whether the substantive product definition changed relative to the 2010 instrument; it is the governing regulatory instrument that has been updated and re‑specified."},"complexity_factors":["References multiple external, paywalled standards that must be read alongside the instrument (s5 definitions; ss 8–12).","Modifies and omits particular clauses within those standards, requiring cross‑checking and interpretation (s9(2)–(3); s10(2); s11(2)–(3)).","Allows supplier choice of which standard to meet but permits regulator to require nomination of the chosen basis (s8 note referencing s108 ACL) — creates compliance choice and evidentiary obligations.","Transitional compliance regime and automatic repeal of transitional provision after 24 months imposes staged compliance planning (s6(1)–(2); s7).","Warning obligations are conditional on measured range and kinetic energy; measurements must follow the supplier’s chosen standard, coupling testing rules to the compliance path (s13(1)–(3)).","Scope is defined narrowly (products supplied new, designed/intended for use by children under 14, capable of launching a projectile), which requires suppliers to assess product design/intended use (s5).","Compliance/testing burden falls on suppliers to demonstrate conformity and to provide instructions/packaging warnings that are legible and visible (s8; s13).","Regulatory enforcement depends on external standards and suppliers’ records; potential for disputes over which clauses were properly omitted or applied (ss 8–13)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument requires projectile toys supplied new for children under 14 that can launch projectiles to meet specified toy‑safety standards (Australian/New Zealand, European, International or US) and to carry a clear English warning if they can fire a projectile >300 mm or with kinetic energy >0.08 J. Suppliers choose which listed standard to follow; a 24‑month transitional period allows compliance with the earlier 2010 standard before the new requirements take full effect (see ss 5–13)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose: establishing safety requirements for projectile toys. It updates and replaces the 2010 Consumer Protection Notice No. 16 with a more flexible standard-recognition approach, but does not expand beyond projectile toy safety into broader product categories or unrelated regulatory areas."},"complexity_factors":["Four alternative compliance pathways (Australian/NZ, European, International, and US standards) with different clause references and modifications","Specific textual modifications to incorporated standards (omitting paragraphs and sub-paragraphs from clauses 4.18, 4.19.1, 4.17, etc.)","Transitional period mechanism with automatic repeal provision","Conditional warning requirements based on three cumulative criteria (aimability at face, 300mm range, 0.08J kinetic energy threshold)","Cross-references to external documents (four separate international standards not reproduced in the instrument)","Incorporation by reference of standards that require purchase or office viewing to access full text","Supplier determination method for kinetic energy and range testing tied to chosen compliance pathway"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets safety rules for projectile toys sold in Australia for children under 14, letting manufacturers and importers comply with one of four recognised international standards while requiring a clear warning—\"WARNING: Do not aim at eyes or face\"—on toys that can reasonably be aimed at the face and shoot more than 30 cm. A 24‑month grace period let businesses keep using the old 2010 standard.\n\nIt affects suppliers, parents and children by reducing the risk of eye and face injuries from toy projectiles."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/consumer-goods-projectile-toys-safety-standard-2020","history":"/api/acts/consumer-goods-projectile-toys-safety-standard-2020/history","analysis":"/api/acts/consumer-goods-projectile-toys-safety-standard-2020/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/consumer-goods-projectile-toys-safety-standard-2020/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/consumer-goods-projectile-toys-safety-standard-2020/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/consumer-goods-projectile-toys-safety-standard-2020/documents"}}