Australia releases Consumer Goods (Fallen Furniture) Information Standard 2024

To address the risk of injury or death caused by furniture tipping, the Australian government released new furniture tipping information standards on May 3, 2024. This measure aims to raise consumers' awareness of the danger of furniture tipping over and guide them to take appropriate preventive measures. According to the new standard, suppliers must provide furniture tipping safety warnings and recommendations at all stages of consumer furniture purchase, including before, during, and after purchase; The main methods include: sticking permanent warning labels on furniture; Provide safety information and recommendations for fixing furniture in the user manual and assembly instructions; Provide warnings about the danger of furniture tipping in furniture stores and online. Suppliers will have a 12-month transition period to comply with the new information and labeling requirements.