Australia · Product safety
Amazon proceeding tests marketplace responsibility for button-battery warnings
The ACCC commenced Federal Court proceedings alleging missing button-battery warnings on children’s backpacks. Liability has not been determined.
What this means
Understand the practical effect.
The ACCC commenced Federal Court proceedings alleging missing button-battery warnings on children’s backpacks. Liability has not been determined.
What to do
Turn the update into action.
Treat marketplace possession, control and supply as active risk questions, and verify every required product, packaging, online and accompanying warning before listing.
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Practical support
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Confirm the products, customer journeys, claims, suppliers or processes affected, then identify the evidence, ownership and timing needed for a defensible response.
Watchdog can assess the update against your circumstances and recommend the most useful next step.
Important information
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This update is general information, not legal advice. Laws, official guidance and proceedings can change. Check the current source and your specific facts before acting.