{"id":"tas:sr-2004-082","name":"Sale of Hazardous Goods Order 2004","slug":"sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2004","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"82 of 2004","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":318153,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2004-082-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","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":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This order may be cited as the [Sale of Hazardous Goods Order 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2004-082) .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This order takes effect on the day on which its making is notified in the *Gazette*.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Projectile Toys","content":"# Part 2 Projectile Toys","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In this Part –\n> \n> > ***AS/NZS ISO 8124*** means the Australian/New Zealand Standard entitled AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2002, *Safety of toys, Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties* (ISO 8124 – 1:2000, MOD) published jointly by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 16 May 2002;\n> \n> > ***discharge mechanism*** has the same meaning as in AS/NZS ISO 8124;\n> \n> > ***improvised projectile*** means any object (for example, a battery, biro cap or refill, coin, game token, marble, matchstick, nail, stick, paperclip, pebble or pencil) that –\n> > \n> > > > (a) is capable of being used as the projectile of a projectile toy; but\n> > > \n> > > > (b) is not supplied with the toy as its projectile or intended, according to the information supplied with the toy, to be its projectile;\n> \n> > ***projectile*** has the same meaning as in AS/NZS ISO 8124;\n> \n> > ***projectile toy with stored energy*** means a toy that is designed and manufactured to propel a projectile by means of a discharge mechanism capable of storing and releasing energy (whether or not a projectile is actually supplied with the toy);\n> \n> > ***projectile toy without stored energy*** means a toy that is designed and manufactured to propel a projectile by means of discharging energy imparted by a child (whether or not a projectile is actually supplied with the toy).","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Condition on sale of projectile toys with stored energy","content":"### 4 Condition on sale of projectile toys with stored energy\n\n> A person must not sell a projectile toy with stored energy unless the toy complies with clause 4.18.2 of AS/NZS ISO 8124, as taken to be modified for the purposes of this Part.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Condition on sale of projectile toys without stored energy","content":"### 5 Condition on sale of projectile toys without stored energy\n\n> A person must not sell a projectile toy without stored energy unless the toy complies with clause 4.18.3 of AS/NZS ISO 8124, as taken to be modified for the purposes of this Part.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Modification of AS/NZS ISO 8124","content":"### 6 Modification of AS/NZS ISO 8124\n\n> For the purposes of this Part, AS/NZS ISO 8124 is taken to be modified as follows:\n> \n> > > (a) by omitting clause 4.18.2(a)(3);\n> > \n> > > (b) by omitting clause 4.18.2(b);\n> > \n> > > (c) by omitting clause 4.18.2(c) and substituting the following:\n> > > \n> > > > > (c) The toy's discharge mechanism must not, without modification by the user or another person, be capable of propelling an improvised projectile in free flight for a horizontal distance of more than 300 millimetres when discharged horizontally;\n> > \n> > > (d) by omitting clause 4.18.3(e).","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Corded internal window coverings","content":"# Part 3 Corded internal window coverings","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 7 Interpretation\n\n> In this Part –\n> \n> > ***ANSI A100*** means the American National Standard entitled *American National Standard for Safety of Corded Window Covering Products* and numbered ANSI/WCMA A100.1-1996, as approved by the American National Standards Institute on 27 November 1996;\n> \n> > ***approved cord release device*** means a device that –\n> > \n> > > > (a) passes the release test for cord release devices set out in Appendix A of ANSI A100; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) if it is intended to come completely away from the corded internal window covering when the device releases the loop, does not fit, whatever the device's orientation, entirely into the small parts cylinder referred to in clause 5.2 *Small parts test* of AS/NZS ISO 8124 (when tested in accordance with that clause);\n> \n> > ***AS/NZS ISO 8124*** means the Australian/New Zealand Standard entitled AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2002, *Safety of toys, Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties* (ISO 8124 – 1:2000, MOD) published jointly by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 16 May 2002;\n> \n> > ***corded internal window covering*** means any interior drapery, hardware or window covering product (for example, a curtain, shade, blind or traverse rod or track) that incorporates any of the following in its operation (other than solely as a tie-back for the covering):\n> > \n> > > > (a) a looped bead chain;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) a looped cord;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) another type of flexible looped device;\n> \n> > ***looped bead chain*** means a series of small beads (equally spaced on a cord or connected by metal shafts) that is curved or doubled, or has ends that are joined by a device, so as to form a closed loop;\n> \n> > ***looped cord*** means a rope, strap or string that is curved or doubled, or has ends that are joined by a device, so as to form a closed loop.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Condition on sale of corded internal window coverings","content":"### 8 Condition on sale of corded internal window coverings\n\n> > (1)  A person must not sell a corded internal window covering unless it –\n> > \n> > > > (a) is designed so that any exposed looped bead chain, looped cord or other flexible looped device cannot extend to within 1 600 millimetres above the base of the covering when the covering is fully lowered; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) carries the label and tags required by [clause 9](#GS9@EN) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) is accompanied by written information that –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) explains how to install the covering; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) explains how to install any safety device the covering has and how the safety device is designed to function; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iii) repeats the warning referred to in [clause 9(1)(a)](#GS9@Gs1@Hpa@EN) .\n> \n> > (2)  [Subclause (1)(a)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpa@EN) does not apply if the exposed looped bead chain, looped cord or other flexible looped device –\n> > \n> > > > (a) is incapable of forming a loop with a circumference of more than 300 millimetres; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) has a tension device that complies with clause 6.5.4 of ANSI A100; or\n> > > \n> > > > (c) has an approved cord release device.\n> \n> > (3)  [Subclause (1)(c)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpc@EN) does not apply to a corded internal window covering that is custom-made for installation by a person in the business of installing internal window coverings.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Labels and tags","content":"### 9 Labels and tags\n\n> > (1)  For the purposes of [clause 8(1)(b)](#GS8@Gs1@Hpb@EN) , the required label and tags are as follows:\n> > \n> > > > (a) a warning label that complies with clause 5.1.1 of ANSI A100, or complies with that clause (including the pictogram requirement) apart from substituting the words of warning in that clause with the following:\n> > > > \n> > > > | WARNING Looped cords, looped bead chains or other flexible looped devices may cause a strangulation hazard for children under 5 years. KEEP CORDS AND CHAINS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN |\n> > > \n> > > > (b) a warning tag that complies with clause 5.1.2 of ANSI A100, but which refers to “cots” instead of “cribs”;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) if the corded internal window covering includes any safety device, an operational tag explaining how the safety device is designed to function.\n> \n> > (2)  A tag used for the purposes of [subclause (1)(b)](#GS9@Gs1@Hpb@EN) or [(c)](#GS9@Gs1@Hpc@EN) must be attached to a corded internal window covering separately from the warning label referred to in [subclause (1)(a)](#GS9@Gs1@Hpa@EN) .\n> \n> > (3)  The same tag may be used for the purposes of [subclause (1)(b)](#GS9@Gs1@Hpb@EN) and [(c)](#GS9@Gs1@Hpc@EN) if the warning (including pictogram) contained on the tag in compliance with [subclause (1)(b)](#GS9@Gs1@Hpb@EN) and any explanation contained on the tag in compliance with [subclause (1)(c)](#GS9@Gs1@Hpc@EN) are –\n> > \n> > > > (a) kept distinct from each other; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) clear and legible.\n\nThis order was made by the Products Safety Committee at a meeting held on 20 May 2004.\n\nROY ORMEROD\n\nChairman\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 6 October 2004\n\nThis is administered in the Department of Justice.","sortOrder":11}],"analysis":{"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"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The order converts selected provisions of voluntary technical standards into binding sale conditions and alters those provisions. For projectile toys it omits and substitutes parts of AS/NZS ISO 8124 to impose a 300 mm free‑flight limit for improvised projectiles (cl 4,6). For corded internal window coverings it imposes mandatory design limits, labelling and installation information and creates specific exceptions (cl 8–9). This shifts responsibility and compliance costs onto manufacturers, importers and retailers who must meet the modified standards before sale."},"complexity_factors":["Reliance on external technical standards (AS/NZS ISO 8124 and ANSI A100) which must be read alongside the order to determine obligations (cl 3,7).","Targeted modifications and omissions to particular clauses of AS/NZS ISO 8124 that change technical thresholds (omissions and substitution in cl 6).","Technical test references (eg. small parts cylinder, ANSI Appendix A release test) requiring laboratory or standards‑level testing to demonstrate compliance (cl 6(c), cl 7 definition of approved cord release device).","Conditional exceptions and multiple compliance paths (design height limit, anti‑looping devices, tension devices, approved release devices, and custom‑made exceptions) that require factual assessment of each product (cl 8(1)–(3)).","Specific labelling and information requirements with form and attachment rules (cl 8(1)(b),(c); cl 9), creating production and packaging obligations for suppliers.","Legal drafting implications of converting voluntary standards into binding 'must not sell unless' rules — enforcement hinges on conformity with modified standard text."],"plain_english_summary":"This order prohibits the sale of certain projectile toys and corded internal window coverings unless they meet specified safety rules. It makes parts of two technical standards legally mandatory for sellers, changes a weapon‑like propulsion limit for improvised projectiles to 300 mm, and requires design, labelling and installation information for looped cord/window‑covering products.\n\nIt affects manufacturers, importers and retailers (and installers in some cases) who must ensure products meet the modified standards before sale, or be unable to legally sell them."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation maintains its original narrow scope focused on two specific product safety hazards. Part 2 addresses projectile toys and Part 3 addresses corded internal window coverings — both clearly targeted at preventing child injuries. There is no evidence of scope creep; the order remains tightly focused on its original consumer protection purpose without expanding into unrelated product categories or regulatory areas."},"complexity_factors":["Incorporation by reference of two external standards (AS/NZS ISO 8124 and ANSI A100) with specific modifications, requiring cross-referencing between documents","Nested conditional logic in Part 3: primary prohibition in clause 8(1) with three alternative exceptions in 8(2), plus a separate exemption in 8(3)","Recursive definitions: 'discharge mechanism' and 'projectile' defined by reference to the external standard, while 'improvised projectile' requires understanding what is NOT intended as ammunition","Precise technical measurements (300mm, 1600mm, small parts cylinder dimensions) that require physical testing equipment to verify compliance","Modified standards approach in Part 2: clause 6 specifies four specific textual modifications to AS/NZS ISO 8124, creating a 'hybrid' document that doesn't exist in published form","Cross-referencing between clauses (8(1)(b) references clause 9, which has sub-clauses referencing back to ANSI A100 with Australian modifications)","Dual-path compliance for labels in clause 9(1)(a): full ANSI compliance OR modified version with substituted warning text"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this law does:**\n\nThis law sets **safety rules for two specific types of products** that can hurt children: **projectile toys** (toys that shoot things) and **corded window coverings** (blinds and curtains with looped cords or chains).\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **Retailers and suppliers** — they cannot legally sell these products unless they meet specific safety standards\n- **Parents and carers** — the law aims to prevent injuries to children under 5 from strangulation (window cords) and eye/face injuries (projectile toys)\n- **Manufacturers and installers** — must ensure products are designed, labelled, and installed safely\n\n**The two main parts:**\n\n**Part 2 — Projectile Toys:**\n- Bans selling toys that shoot projectiles using stored energy (like springs or compressed air) unless they meet a modified Australian safety standard\n- Bans selling toys that shoot projectiles using manual energy (like throwing or flicking) unless they meet a different part of that standard\n- Specifically tightens rules to stop children from using random household items (batteries, coins, pencils, etc.) as dangerous improvised ammunition\n\n**Part 3 — Corded Window Coverings:**\n- Requires looped cords or chains on blinds/curtains to be kept **at least 1.6 metres above the floor** when the blind is fully down — out of reach of small children\n- **Exceptions:** The height rule doesn't apply if the loop is too small to fit around a child's head, has a proper tension device, or has a breakaway safety clip\n- Requires warning labels about strangulation risks and installation instructions\n- Custom-made coverings installed by professionals are exempt from the written instructions requirement\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nBefore this law, children were dying from strangulation on blind cords and suffering serious eye injuries from toy projectiles. This law makes specific, measurable safety requirements legally enforceable — not just voluntary guidelines."},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available information, there is no evidence that the scope of this Order has changed from its original intent. The Order has been in force since 6 October 2004 and, while a table of amendments exists, the title and purpose appear consistent with regulating the sale of hazardous goods as originally intended. A definitive assessment is not possible without access to the full text and amendment history."},"complexity_factors":["Only administrative metadata was provided — the substantive provisions of the Order are absent, preventing full complexity assessment","Delegated legislation (statutory orders) can be complex in how they interact with their parent Act, but the title suggests a relatively focused regulatory instrument","Hazardous goods classification schemes can involve technical standards and cross-references to other regulatory frameworks, which may add complexity","Tasmania-specific instrument — requires knowledge of Tasmanian regulatory context","Has been in force since 2004 with potential amendments, which could layer complexity over time"],"plain_english_summary":"The Sale of Hazardous Goods Order 2004 (Tasmania) is a Tasmanian government instrument that regulates how hazardous goods are classified and sold within the state. It affects retailers, wholesalers/distributors and consumers by imposing sale-related controls intended to protect health and safety. Note: the provided material lacks the Order’s operative text, so specific rules (e.g. labelling, age limits, licensing) cannot be confirmed here."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2004","history":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2004/history","analysis":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2004/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2004/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2004/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/sale-of-hazardous-goods-order-2004/documents"}}