Mandatory Elements on Most Products
- •Country of origin statement such as "Made in China"
- •Importer name, ABN, and Australian contact details
- •Safety warnings (button battery, choking hazard, flammability) matching the relevant standard
- •Regulatory marks like RCM, GEMS, WELS, or textile fibre content labels
Category Reference Table
| Category | Standard | Key Labelling Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Toys under 36 months | AS/NZS ISO 8124 | Age grading icons, small-parts warning, importer contact |
| Furniture with button batteries | Button/Coin Battery Safety Standard 2020 | Secure battery access, red warning labels |
| Cosmetics and personal care | AICIS/NICNAS | INCI ingredient list, batch code, country of origin |
| Packaged food | Food Standards Code | Nutrition panel, allergen declarations, date marking |
Pre-Print Sign-Off Process
- Draft artwork referencing the applicable Australian standard.
- Cross-check HS codes to confirm which regulators apply.
- Get written approval from your compliance lead or retailer.
- Archive approved PDFs and translations for at least five years.
Port and Retail Checks
- •ABF can order relabelling in a bonded warehouse if markings are missing.
- •Major retailers request compliance packs (test reports plus artwork) before onboarding SKUs.
- •Keep bilingual or pictogram instructions if the product requires multi-lingual safety info.
Spotyard's sourcing auditors review labels during pre-shipment inspections so your goods land retail-ready.
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How Spotyard Helps
Our licensed customs brokers and compliance team handle:
- •HS code validation, tariff concession checks, and valuation memos
- •DAFF biosecurity submissions, inspection bookings, and audit support
- •Automated duty/GST calculations synced with your BAS workflow