Australia - New Safety Standard For Projectile Toys

The Consumer Goods (Projectile Toys) Safety Standard 2020 sets out the mandatory requirements for projectile toys. These requirements are intended to reduce the risk of choking, eye injuries and flesh wounds during play.

The mandatory standard applies to projectile toys that are:

• supplied new
• designed or clearly intended for use in play by children under 14
• capable of launching a projectile

A projectile toy must comply with the relevant sections in one of the following four standards:

1. Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 8124.1:2019 - Safety of Toys - Part 1: Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties
2. European Standard EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 Safety of Toys - Part 1: Mechanical and Physical Properties
3. International Standard ISO 8124.1:2018 Safety of Toys - Part 1: Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties
4. American Society for Testing and Materials Standard ASTM F963-17 Standard Consumer Safety Application for Toy Safety.

This mandatory standard includes a transition period to assist with the changeover to the new mandatory standard.

Up to 11 June 2021, suppliers have the option to comply with the requirements from either the Consumer Goods (Projectile Toys) Safety Standard 2020 or Consumer Protection Notice No. 16 of 2010 (Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children's Projectile Toys).

From 12 June 2021, suppliers must only comply with the requirements in the Consumer Goods (Projectile Toys) Safety Standard 2020.