Gail’s 2007 – Year of the Recall
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In many ways 2007 was a gamechanger. It was my job to help keep children safe, but toys became so hazardous we nearly had to cancel Christmas. It was also the year I began writing my first novel.
World attention
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New product safety laws being considered
3 minute read
What changes are
needed in Australian consumer policy to improve product safety?
A Treasury consultation paper discussing a series of options to improve the current consumer product safety system is currently out for…
Button batteries – more action needed
Back in 2015 I wrote that injuries from children ingesting button batteries is the most challenging product safety problem I know of. Some good work has gone into managing the problem since then, but serious injuries are still happening and…
Mandatory product standards reviews a-go-go
Many of the mandatory product safety standards under the Australian Consumer Law are overdue for updating. This has long been a source of frustration and complaint for many businesses.
Well, the wait is over. There’s movement at the…