Lighting Council Australia calls for crackdown on lighting sold through online marketplaces
Lighting Council Australia is pushing governments to crack down on non-compliant lighting sold via online marketplaces after a compliance exercise found widespread product failures.
Are non-compliant lights from online marketplaces putting electricians at legal risk?
Electricians and builders risk liability installing dodgy imported lighting. Non-compliant products can fail safety standards, creating on-site hazards and legal exposure.
Key takeaways
- Lighting Council Australia found widespread compliance failures in lights sold through online marketplaces.
- Governments are being urged to strengthen enforcement against non-compliant imported lighting products.
- Electricians who install non-compliant lighting could face liability if products fail safety standards.
- Tradies should verify compliance markings before installing lights sourced online or by clients.
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