# Cotton On Pays $19,800 After ACCC Issues Two Product Safety Reporting Notices

> Cotton On paid $19,800 in penalties after the ACCC issued two infringement notices over late product safety reports on a Supre jeans pair and a Typo snow globe.

- Published: 2026-11-11T22:41:16+00:00
- Section: Regulation & Approvals
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-11/cotton-on-accc-safety-reporting-penalties
- Source: [Mirage News](https://www.miragenews.com/cotton-on-pays-penalties-over-alleged-safety-1775918/)

## Key takeaways

- Cotton On paid penalties totalling $19,800 after the ACCC issued two infringement notices for late mandatory product safety reports.
- The reports concerned injuries linked to a Supre branded pair of jeans and a Typo branded Christmas snow globe.
- Cotton On has committed to regular audits of consumer complaints recording an injury or illness for three years.

Cotton On Australia Pty Ltd has paid penalties totalling $19,800 after the ACCC issued it with two infringement notices for failing to comply with mandatory product safety reporting requirements on two occasions, [Mirage News](https://www.miragenews.com/cotton-on-pays-penalties-over-alleged-safety-1775918/) reported. The notices concern reports the ACCC alleges were not submitted within the required two days.

## Inside the ACCC's Two Infringement Notices

The ACCC alleges Cotton On failed to submit mandatory reports within two days after it became aware of serious injuries relating to two products supplied by its subsidiaries Supre and Typo. The injuries related to a Supre branded pair of jeans and a Typo branded Christmas snow globe. Under the Australian Consumer Law, suppliers must report any death or serious injury or illness that may have been caused by the use or foreseeable misuse of their products within two days of becoming aware of it.

ACCC Commissioner Luke Woodward said: "Mandatory reporting helps the ACCC identify potentially unsafe products quickly and act promptly to protect consumers from harm. Suppliers must have systems in place to identify reportable incidents and notify the ACCC within the required two-day timeframe."

Cotton On undertook a risk assessment and additional safety testing of both products, which confirmed the reported injuries did not arise from a defect or safety issue with the products. The company cooperated with the ACCC and has strengthened its mandatory reporting compliance processes. Woodward said: "While the ACCC has not identified any safety concerns about the products, Cotton On's alleged reporting failures delayed important product-safety information reaching us."

Cotton On has committed to conduct regular audits of consumer complaints it receives where an injury or illness is recorded for three years, to assess whether it has complied with its mandatory reporting obligations. The ACCC noted that payment of a penalty specified in an infringement notice is not an admission of a contravention of the Australian Consumer Law.

## Cotton On's Store Network and Ownership

[Cotton On Group](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/002zkkr/cotton-on-group) is a privately held Australian fashion and lifestyle retailer operating an eight-brand portfolio through 1,300+ stores and e-commerce platforms across 22 countries, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The group was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Geelong, Australia, with a headcount range of 10001+ and a revenue estimate of $1 billion-$5 billion. Cotton On is a wholly owned subsidiary of COGI Pty Ltd.

## Earlier Cotton On Announcements

In August 2026, Australia Post and Cotton On announced a partnership integrating Australia Post's Parcel Locker widget into Cotton On's online checkout, allowing customers to select Parcel Lockers as a delivery option, Mirage News reported. In July 2026, Cotton On closed its stores at Velocity @ Novena Square and NEX Serangoon in Singapore as leases expired, leaving the retailer with 27 stores in Singapore, The Straits Times reported.

## What Comes Next for Cotton On

The ACCC instituted proceedings against Kmart Australia Ltd in October 2026 over product safety concerns, including alleged non-compliance with mandatory reporting obligations. In July 2026, the ACCC published updated guidance to assist suppliers in complying with their mandatory reporting obligations.

## Companies in this story

- [Cotton On Group company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/002zkkr/cotton-on-group) · website: http://www.cottonongroup.com.au

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