FeedOn 29 April 2008, There was a bulletin issued by the ACCC which put into place new safety requirements for NEW prams being sold in Australia. This is a mandatory consumer product safety standard for prams and stroller and all retailers need to comply to this new safety standard. The Mandatory standard for Prams and strollers will take effect from 1 July 2008 and is based upon the voluntary standard AUS/NZ standard 2088:2000, Prams and strollers – safety requirements of the voluntary standard.
The Mandatory standard will now require that
- The Pram or Stroller has a tether strap that connects it to the person controlling it
- The Pram or Stroller has parking device actuators that are clearly red in color
The following groups must comply it the new mandatory standard
- manufacturers
- distributor
- wholesalers
- importers
- hirers
- retailer
- second-hand suppliers
please refer to the ACCC website for further information
