Australia · Product safety
City Beach ordered to pay $14 million over button-battery products
The Federal Court ordered $14 million in penalties after admissions concerning widespread supply of products that did not comply with button-battery safety and information standards.
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The Federal Court ordered $14 million in penalties after admissions concerning widespread supply of products that did not comply with button-battery safety and information standards.
What to do
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Require product-level pre-supply testing and warning evidence, control variants and promotional goods, and treat recall speed and governance as board-level safety issues.
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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.
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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.