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
- TOYS FOR ABOVE 36 MONTHS UNTIL SIX YEARS OLD
- TOYS: BATTERY POWERED
- by CYLINDRICAL BATTERIES (eg. AA, AAA batteries)
- by BUTTON BATTERIES
- FOR TOYS - ADAPTOR and POWER SUPPLIED
- PLUSH TOYS
- ACTIVITY CENTRE
- ARTS and CRAFTS/ACTIVITY BOOKS
- TEETHER / SOOTHER
- DUMMIES
- ROLE PLAY TOYS
- SANDPIT OUTDOOR TOY
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 8124.1-3:2023
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- US: ASTM F963-17
From 5th September 2025:
Submit an updated test report showing compliance with any of these standards:
- AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3:2023
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- 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:
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- 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:
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- US: ASTM F963-17
by BUTTON BATTERIES
It is a crucial requirement for toys containing button batteries to adhere to Button and Coin Batteries Safety Standards.
Mandatory Requirements
- AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3:2023 or Consumer Protection Notice No.14 of 2003
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- US: ASTM F963-17
PLUSH TOY
Mandatory Requirements
- AS/NZS ISO 8124 (Safety of Toys) - part 2 flammability or
- Consumer Protection Notice No.14 of 2003
- European: EN 71-2:2020
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- 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
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:
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- US: ASTM F963-17
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:
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- 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 8124.1-3:2023
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- US: ASTM F963-17
From 5th September 2025:
Submit an updated test report showing compliance with any of these standards:
- AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3:2023
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- 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 8124.1-3:2023
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- US: ASTM F963-17
From 5th September 2025:
Submit an updated test report showing compliance with any of these standards:
- AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3:2023
- European: EN 71-1-:2014 +A1:2018, EN 71-2:2020 and EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021
- International: ISO 8124-1-3:2022
- US: ASTM F963-17
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