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On 19 December 2017, a new mandatory safety standard for swimming and floating aids1 was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation of Australia.
According to the safety standard, a flotation aid means an article:
The safety standard will be enforced starting from 19 December 2019. During the 2-year transitional period, suppliers can choose to continue supplying swimming and floating aids that meet the previous safety standards (Consumer Product Safety Standard for Swimming Aids for Water Familiarisation and Swimming Tuition - Consumer Protection Notice No.3 of 20093) or the new safety standard.
[1] Consumer Goods (Swimming and Flotation Aids) Safety Standard 2017
[2] AS/NZS 1900:2014
[3] Consumer Protection Notice No 3 of 2009
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