Welcome to Compliance Wise News and Posts, your central hub for sharp updates on consumer safety, compliance and industry trends across Australia and New Zealand.

Here, Compliance Wise News and Posts deliver clear insights, practical commentary and a touch of humour that cuts through the noise. We give suppliers, retailers and brand owners the guidance they need to stay ahead of emerging risks. Whether you want compliance clarity, product safety updates or real examples of what to avoid, you’ll find them here. We publish new posts often, so you always have fresh, relevant and forward-focused content ready when you need it.

TGA Sunscreen Overhaul

TGA Sunscreen Regulation Shake-Up: What Suppliers Need to Know

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has launched a significant consultation that could reshape how sunscreens are tested, labelled, and regulated in Australia.

23 April 2026

Infant Sleep Readiness

INFANT SLEEP PRODUCTS - MANDATORY STANDARDS GO LIVE – MONDAY 19 JANUARY 2026

If you haven’t already:
🔥 STOP selling anything without documented evidence it meets the mandatory safety and information standards.
🔥 Don’t assume compliance just because the product used to be “allowed” — the rules changed.

5 January 2026

AICIS AI AGENT

Introduction of AICIS Chemical Assessments AI Agent

At Compliance Wise Consulting we are forward thinking and the first to adopt AI as a key tool to manage product safety and compliance activities. We don’t fear the future; we embrace it as a competitive edge. Together with SupplyScope we are moving forward future proofing our services.

24 November 2025

Infant Sleep Readiness 2 Weeks On

Two Weeks In: Online Infant Sleep Compliance Still Missing the Mark

Infant Sleep & Inclined Non-Sleep Products: Still Work to Do

28 January 2026

ACCC Updates Supplier Guidance On Infant Sleep

ACCC Updates Supplier Guidance on Infant Sleep and Inclined Non-Sleep Products Following Industry Engagement

The ACCC Product Safety team has recently updated key guidance materials relating to the Infant Sleep Product Mandatory Standard, following constructive engagement with industry stakeholders to clarify several interpretation issues.

16 December 2025

ACCC - Customers warned of recalled children’s sand due to asbestos risks

Since the ACCC issued this media release on Wednesday 12 November, we have published two more voluntary recall notices.

Visit our children’s recall page for further product related information. RECALLS – Compliance Wise Consulting

12 November 2025

Day One Infant Safe Sleep

🚨 WE’RE THERE. DAY ONE. MANDATORY MEANS MANDATORY. 🚨

Infant Sleep & Inclined Non-Sleep Product Regulations — LIVE FROM TODAY.

19 January 2026

🎄 Kidsafe Victoria’s Toy Safety Guide 🎁

Think of Kidsafe Victoria as the steady Elf on the Shelf. They guide you toward toys that are safe, fun, and right for your family. No drama. No guesswork.

2 December 2025

The Wiggles admit Emma Bow headband likely breached consumer law and commit to raise awareness

Between June 2022 and March 2024, The Wiggles sold the headband without mandatory safety warnings

11 November 2025

AICIS AI AGENT

Chemical Product Compliance Management - The Future Is Here

Chemical compliance is changing — fast. Why we partnered with SupplyScope

14 January 2026

INFANT SLEEP PRODUCT REGULATIONS

INFANT SLEEP PRODUCT REGULATIONS — JUST ONE WEEK FROM ‘D-DAY’ 💤⏰

Just 7 sleeps to go until Monday 19 January — and yes, the back seat is officially asking “are we there yet?” 🙄

From D-Day, suppliers, retailers, sellers AND marketplace platforms must ensure all advertising for infant sleep products AND inclined non-sleep products meets the new mandatory information standards.

12 January 2026

New Industry Guide Released: Helping Australia Gear Up for the 2026 Infant Sleep Product Standards

Australia’s product-safety landscape just took another important step forward. A brand-new INPAA industry guide has been released to support suppliers, retailers, designers, and manufacturers in navigating the Consumer Goods (Infant Sleep Products) Safety Standard 2024 and the Consumer Goods (Infant Products) Information Standard 2024.

26 November 2025