Families heading to the Sydney Royal Easter Show can rest easy knowing this year's showbags are child friendly with NSW Fair Trading inspectors testing the nearly 400 bags to make sure the toys and cosmetic items meet strict standards.
With an impressive overall compliance rate, traders have demonstrated their commitment to consumer safety, with only three showbags requiring minor adjustments to meet Australian Consumer Law.
A total of 397 showbags were inspected, with just three identified as having non-compliant products. These included:
- A doll tea set unsuitable for children under 36 months due to small parts presenting a potential choking hazard, which the trader has agreed to remove from the showbag.
- A children's bow and arrow set missing the mandatory warning label: "WARNING: Do not aim at eyes or face." In this case the trader has agreed to affix the required label to ensure compliance.
- Two children's cosmetic products lacking mandatory ingredient labelling which the trader has now agreed to affix to the products.
A final check of the bags has been carried out today by inspectors confirming the required changes have been made.
Further inspections will be carried out across the Easter Show precinct to ensure all products sold comply with Australian safety standards.
Beyond inspections, NSW Fair Trading is also on hand at the Easter Show to chat with visitors about their consumer rights.
Whether you have a burning question about your rental agreement, need tips on avoiding dodgy used car deals, lithium-ion battery safety, or just want to know more about your rights around property and strata matters, NSW Fair Trading's friendly team will be on hand to help with expert advice at their stand, located in the Home and Lifestyle Pavilion.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading Anoulack Chanthivong:
"Families can enjoy the magic of the Easter Show knowing that NSW Fair Trading has checked every showbag to make sure the products inside meet the highest safety standards.
"Traders have done an excellent job this year, with only a handful of products requiring minor adjustments to meet compliance - a testament to their commitment to consumer safety.
"Showbag inspectors have been on the beat at the Royal Easter Show since the 1960s and our inspectors continue to make sure kids and kids-at-heart can enjoy their showbags safely."
Quotes attributable to Fair Trading Commissioner Natasha Mann:
"NSW Fair Trading's stall at the Easter Show is a great opportunity for people to get answers to their consumer rights questions, whether it's about renting, buying a car, or understanding product safety.
"The team is here to help consumers make informed choices - from ensuring they get a fair deal on a used car to knowing what their landlord can and can't do.
"If you've ever had a consumer rights question but didn't know who to ask, now's your chance to chat with the friendly team at the Easter Show."
