Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01657:reg:12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01657
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 12
Character Range: 12484–13725

12  Consumer goods containing button/coin batteries should have warning on goods
  Consumer goods containing a button/coin battery should be marked with a warning to which all of the following apply:
 (a) the warning is clearly visible, durable and remains legible for the expected life of the goods;
 (b) the warning is located on or close to where the battery is accessible;
 (c) the warning includes an internationally recognised safety alert symbol;
 (d) if space on the consumer goods permits—the warning includes:
 (i) an alert word (such as DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION) with the letters of the alert word in upper case; and
 (ii) a statement to the effect that the battery is hazardous and is to be kept away from children (whether the battery is new or used);
 (e) if space on the consumer goods permits and the battery is a lithium button/coin battery—a statement to the effect that the battery can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if it is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body;
 (f) if space on the consumer goods permits and the battery is a non‑lithium button/coin battery—a statement to the effect that the battery can cause serious injuries if it is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.