Showbag Safety Inspections Completed for Sydney Royal Easter Show

NSW Fair Trading News

Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

NSW Fair Trading completed inspections of over 400 showbags ahead of the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Inspectors identified one toy with detachable small parts posing a choking hazard (removed before sale) and four cosmetics lacking mandatory ingredient labelling under the Consumer Goods (Cosmetics) Information Standard 2020 (corrected prior to sale). Compliance rates improved compared to previous years.

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What changed

NSW Fair Trading inspected more than 400 showbags at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show, focusing on children's toys and cosmetic products within mandatory safety and information standards. One toy marketed for children under 36 months was found to have small parts that could detach, creating a potential choking hazard; the trader voluntarily removed the item. Four cosmetic products were found non-compliant with ingredient labelling requirements under the Consumer Goods (Cosmetics) Information Standard 2020; traders affixed compliant labels before sale. No button battery products were identified.

Traders and exhibitors selling showbags at the Sydney Royal Easter Show should ensure all products meet mandatory Australian safety and information standards, particularly for children's toys (age-appropriate warnings, small parts safety) and cosmetics (ingredient labelling). NSW Fair Trading will maintain an inspection presence throughout the event running from 2-13 April 2026 at Sydney Olympic Park. Businesses should review their showbag contents and documentation to address any compliance gaps proactively.

What to do next

Review showbag contents for toys suitable for children under 36 months to ensure no small detachable parts
Verify cosmetic products have mandatory ingredient labelling compliant with Consumer Goods (Cosmetics) Information Standard 2020
Ensure products containing button batteries include appropriate safety warnings and packaging

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Ministerial media release

Showbag safety checks completed for 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Published: 2 April 2026 Released by: Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading Listen Sydney Royal Easter Show visitors can hop on into the showbag pavilion this year knowing that the goodies, toys and treats on offer have been checked by NSW Fair Trading.

Compliance rates in 2026 have improved on previous years, with fewer non-compliant toys identified during this year’s inspections.

NSW Fair Trading inspected more than 400 showbags with a focus on products within the agency’s scope of mandatory safety and information standards. No products containing button batteries were identified.

One toy promoted as being suitable for children under 36 months was found by inspectors to have small parts which could easily detach, posing a potential choking hazard. The trader accepted the assessment and agreed to remove the item before the showbags were sold.

Meanwhile, four cosmetic products were found to be missing mandatory ingredient labelling as required under the Consumer Goods (Cosmetics) Information Standard 2020, with the traders taking steps to ensure compliant labelling is affixed prior to sale.

NSW Fair Trading will continue to work with exhibitors to ensure all products sold at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show meet Australia’s mandatory safety and information standards, supporting a safe and enjoyable experience for families across NSW.

The Sydney Royal Easter Show commences today, on 2 April, and will run until 13 April 2026 at Sydney Olympic Park.

Find out more about the safety of children’s products and toys: https://www.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice/consumer-rights-and-protection/safety/childrens-products-and-toy-safety

Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading Anoulack Chanthivong said:

“The Easter Show is an exciting time for families across NSW, with showbags often at the centre of many happy memories.

“NSW Fair Trading inspected hundreds of showbags to make sure the products inside meet the highest safety standards – and we’re pleased to say that product compliance rates have improved even further this year.

“This is a testament not only to the dedication of traders, but also the great work NSW Fair Trading is doing on the ground to ensure families enjoy the Show safely.”

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Natasha Mann said:

“Year after year, showbags bring joy to kids and nostalgia to adults. NSW Fair Trading inspects the contents of showbags to ensure the products included are compliant and ready for a great day out.

“We’re pleased to see exhibitors largely taking safety seriously and working closely with our inspectors to resolve issues before showbags reach the public.

“Our inspectors will be maintaining a strong presence throughout the show to ensure to ensure every product sold meets mandatory safety and information requirements.