Gas and electrical appliances and equipment
Are your appliances approved and safe for use ?
Whether you're buying a gas or electrical product online or in a store, it's important to ensure that it's approved and safe for use in Australia.
Items purchased from overseas may not meet Australian safety standards or may not work with our electricity and gas systems. And the results could be disastrous with that online bargain costing you much more than you expected if it causes a fire or can't be installed.
Always ensure any gas or electrical items purchased online or in a store have the appropriate approval badge, regulatory compliance mark or unique approval number.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING: GAS PRODUCTS
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING: ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
It is an offence to sell appliances that do not meet Australian standards and tradespeople are not allowed to install them.
Click the link above to check the status of all Victorian approvals
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Secondhand equipment safety tips
Purchasers of secondhand electrical equipment should take note of the general advice on how to use secondhand household electrical appliances safely.