Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01657:reg:14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01657
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 14
Character Range: 15328–16588

14  Consumer goods containing button/coin batteries supplied with electronic platform should include warnings
 (1) If a person conducts a business with an electronic platform to supply consumer goods containing button/coin batteries, the person should cause a warning about the batteries to be included in the goods' description provided by the platform 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.