Mandatory Toppling Furniture Labels and Swing Tags

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The ACCC advise that the Toppling furniture MANDATORY information standard will apply from 4 May 2025
* A mandatory information standard has been introduced to ensure suppliers provide safety warnings to consumers about the dangers of toppling furniture.
* The mandatory information standard for toppling furniture will apply to suppliers who manufacture, import, supply or sell furniture from 4 May 2025 to comply with the Mandatory Standard requirements.
• Suppliers must attach permanent Warning Labels to toppling furniture covered by the Standard.
• Warnings must also be included at point of sale and in instruction manuals.
• The design of the labels, tags and POS materials must meet the Standard determined by the ACCC.

Meaning of toppling furniture
An item of furniture is toppling furniture if it is Category 1 furniture, Category 2 furniture or Category 3 furniture.
• Category 1 furniture means a storage unit, shelving or bookcase with a height of 686 mm or more.
• Category 2 furniture means an entertainment unit.
• Category 3 furniture means a hall table, display cabinet, sideboard or buffet, with a height of 686 mm or more.
• storage unit means an item of furniture that:
(a) is designed to be used primarily to store items; and
(b) contains one or more drawers, doors or other extendable elements.

To avoid any critical incidents, the Australian Furniture Association recommends labelling all categories of furniture that exceed 686mm regardless of the intended use.

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Inclusions:

Group Buying Rates for both ‘permanent’ Labels and Swing Tags that meet the Standard for label, adhesive and paper stock type.

Standard Artwork with approved Warnings and Safety Information for Categories 1, 2 and 3, no second guessing.

No design or graphics costs.

FREE Tracked Express Post (Australia Post) Delivery Included Australia ONLY. (additional cost outside Australia)

Add your own branding to the front of approved Labels or custom artwork to the reverse of Swing Tags to maximise marketing, * a nominal additional fee applies.

Individually numbered Labels for easy traceability of products and to protect your brand from ‘rip offs’.

Supplied by a reliable Australian company currently servicing public and private clients.

Additional Benefits for AFA Members:

Co-Branding with Australian Furniture Association and Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council to support your brand integrity and qualify your business as a genuine AFA Member.

Substantial additional Discounted Pricing for AFA Member Branded Printing.

Add your own branding to the front of approved Labels and/or custom artwork to the reverse of Swing Tags to maximise marketing * an additionally reduced fee applies.

Advice and support for selecting the most appropriate resources to adhere to your product range.

Advice and support with understanding the Mandatory Standard and the various implications on non-compliance.

Not an AFA Member? Contact membership@theafa.asn.au TODAY