Toys & Activity Category | Product Compliance Requirements

Created by Rhea Domingo, Modified on Sat, 21 Sep at 1:32 AM by Rhea Domingo


Toys intended for children over 10 years old should not be listed on the Baby Bunting platform.


As part of the listing process of babywear where it is identified in the Category Compliance Requirements (below), you must provide a recent test report confirming compliance with standards.


Furthermore, any claims such as greenwashing claims about a product must be supported by a report or claim substantiation certificate from manufacturer/supplier (wherever applicable) and you may refer to our Marketplace Advertising Guidelines for more information. 

 

Baby Bunting will conduct regular audits and may request additional information to verify the safety and compliance of your products. If this information is not provided within a given timeline, Baby Bunting has the authority to remove your products from our website under clause 4.5 of the Marketplace participation agreement.


Test Report and Compliance Document Criteria: 

  • Please note that the compliance and safety standard test reports submitted should not be more than three years old.
  • The reports need to be in AU format/standards or in a format that suffices AU standards.


TABLE OF CONTENTS


TOYS FOR 0-36 MONTHS


Mandatory Requirements


Until 4th September 2025:


Submit an updated test report showing compliance with any of these standards:


  • Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003 — Consumer Product Safety Standard: Toys for children up to and including 36 months of age
  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023
  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17


From 5th September 2025:


Submit an updated test report showing compliance with any of these standards:

        

  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023
  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17


Additional Requirements


For plastic & PVC components that are soft and are accessible to a child and that are able to be sucked and/or chewed:


Submit a test report for DEHP Certificate or Consumer notice no. 11 of 2011 Permanent ban on

children's products containing more than 1% diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP).


For Toys Containing Magnets -- Submit a test report for:

  • Consumer Goods (Toys Containing Magnets) Safety Standards 2020
  • Consumer Protection Notice No.5 of 2012 – Ban on small high-powered magnets.


For lead and certain elements in Children’s toys:


Submit a test report for Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2009 – Consumer Product Safety, incorporating AS/NZS ISO 8124.3.2003 - Migration of Elements.


TOYS FOR ABOVE 36 MONTHS UNTIL SIX YEARS OLD


Mandatory Requirements


Submit an updated test report showing compliance with these standards:


  • Lead Content - Consumer Notice No. 1
  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3:2023 or Consumer Protection Notice No.14 of 2003


or any of the Overseas standards:


  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17


Additional Requirements


For Toys Containing Magnets -- Submit a test report for:

  • Consumer Goods (Toys Containing Magnets) Safety Standards 2020
  • Consumer Protection Notice No.5 of 2012 – Ban on small high-powered magnets.


For lead and certain elements in Children’s toys:


  • Submit a test report for Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2009 – Consumer Product Safety, incorporating AS/NZS ISO 8124.3.2003 - Migration of Elements.



TOYS: BATTERY POWERED

by CYLINDRICAL BATTERIES (eg. AA, AAA batteries)


Mandatory Requirements


Submit an updated test report showing compliance with these standards:


  • AS/NZS ISO 62115:2018 (Electric Toys) and
  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3:2023 or Consumer Protection Notice No.14 of 2003


or any of the Overseas standards:


  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022


by BUTTON BATTERIES


It is a crucial requirement for toys containing button batteries to adhere to Button and Coin Batteries Safety Standards.


Mandatory Requirements


For the toy: 


Submit a test report showing compliance with the following standards:

  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3:2023 or Consumer Protection Notice No.14 of 2003

or any of the Overseas standards:
  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17

For button battery compliance requirement: 

Submit a test report showing compliance with the following standards:

For items that contain a lithium coin battery greater than 20 mm in diameter, the battery must have the required “Keep out of reach of Children” warning logo. 

PLUSH TOY

Mandatory Requirements


Submit a test report showing compliance with the following standards:
  •  AS/NZS ISO 8124 (Safety of Toys) - part 2 flammability or 
  • Consumer Protection Notice No.14 of 2003


or any of the Overseas standards:
  • Europe: EN 71-1:204 + A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17

    Additional Requirements: (For Dark Coloured)


Submit the AZO Dyes - Dark Color Textiles ISO 14362-1:2017 test report.


ACTIVITY CENTRE

Mandatory Requirements


    Submit a test report showing compliance with the following standards:

  •  AS/NZS ISO 8124.6 activity toys or EN71.8 activity toys
  • ASTM F2012-18e1 – Safety Performance Specification for Stationary Activity Centres


Additional Requirement


    If the product comes with a toy that is powered by battery:


Submit an updated test report showing compliance with these standards:


  • AS/NZS ISO 62115:2018 (Electric Toys) and
  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3:2023 or Consumer Protection Notice No.14 of 2003


or any of the Overseas standards:


  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022




  ARTS and CRAFTS/ACTIVITY BOOKS

(Marked for 3+ years old)

Mandatory Requirements


Submit a test report showing compliance with either of the following standards:


  • AS/NZS 8124.3.2021 Safety of Toys Part 3 Migration of certain elements; or
  • EN71.3:2019 Safety of Toys – Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements; or
  • ASTM F963-17 – Heavy Elements Analysis

TEETHER / SOOTHER


Mandatory Requirements


Submit a test report showing compliance with the following standards:


  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3:2023 or Consumer Protection Notice No.14 of 2003


or any of the Overseas standards:

  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17
  • and DEHP Certificate or Consumer notice no. 11

DUMMIES


Mandatory Requirements


Submit a test report showing compliance with the following standards:


  • AS 2432:2015 - Babies’ dummies (only Clause 4 Material Requirements & Clause 6 Performance Test Requirements)


or any of the following standards:

  • AS/NZS 8124.3.2021 Safety of Toys Part 3 Migration of certain elements; 
  • EN71.3:2019 Safety of Toys – Part 3: Migration of Certain Elements;
  • ASTM F963-17 – Heavy Elements Analysis

ROLE PLAY TOYS

(e.g.  Kitchen Toy, Construction Wooden Toy, Garden Toy)


Mandatory Requirements


Until 4th September 2025:


Submit an updated test report showing compliance with any of these standards:


  • Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003 — Consumer Product Safety Standard: Toys for children up to and including 36 months of age
  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023
  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17


From 5th September 2025:


Submit an updated test report showing compliance with any of these standards:

        

  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023
  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17


Additional Requirements


For plastic & PVC components that are soft and are accessible to a child and that are able to be sucked and/or chewed:


Submit a test report for DEHP Certificate or Consumer notice no. 11 of 2011 Permanent ban on

children's products containing more than 1% diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP).


For Toys Containing Magnets -- Submit a test report for:

  • Consumer Goods (Toys Containing Magnets) Safety Standards 2020
  • Consumer Protection Notice No.5 of 2012 – Ban on small high-powered magnets.


For lead and certain elements in Children’s toys:


Submit a test report for Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2009 – Consumer Product Safety, incorporating AS/NZS ISO 8124.3.2003 - Migration of Elements.



SANDPIT OUTDOOR TOY

Mandatory Requirements


Until 4th September 2025:


Submit an updated test report showing compliance with any of these standards:


  • Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003 — Consumer Product Safety Standard: Toys for children up to and including 36 months of age
  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023
  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17


From 5th September 2025:


Submit an updated test report showing compliance with any of these standards:

        

  • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023
  • Europe: EN 71-1:2014 +A1:2018
  • International: ISO 8124-1:2022
  • US: ASTM F963-17


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