Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01657:reg:13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01657
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 13
Character Range: 13725–15328

13  Packaging for consumer goods containing button/coin batteries should have warning about goods
 (1) If consumer goods containing a button/coin battery are packaged, the packaging of the consumer goods should be marked with a warning about the battery that is clearly visible, prominent and legible.
 (2) The warning should include the following matters:
 (a) an alert word (such as DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION) with the letters of the alert word in upper case;
 (b) 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);
 (c) if 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;
 (d) if 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;
 (e) advice to the effect that medical attention should be sought immediately if it is suspected the battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.
 (3) If there is sufficient space on the front of the packaging, the warning should be marked with all the matters specified in subsection (2) on the front.
 (4) If there is insufficient space on the front of the packaging, the warning should be marked as follows:
 (a) the matters specified in paragraphs (2)(a) to (b) must be marked on the front;
 (b) the other matters specified in subsection (2) must be marked elsewhere on the packaging.